Athena Review Image Archive ™
Pompeii: Temple of Isis, fresco of villa 2
Pompeii: Temple of Isis, fresco of villa 2 (Mus.Arch Naples; photo: Athena Review)
The Temple of Isis, rebuilt between AD 62 and 79, contained numerus paintings in the 4th style. These include fanciful landscapes with villas, temples, and exotic plants and animals.
This
4th style painting from the Temple portrays a villa-like structure with
small human figures outside and a fanciful landscape. This scene is set
within an architectural framework placed in a red background.
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