Ancient Roman frescoes in Pompeii
Roman-style brick columns line the walls while modern sculptures are displayed alongside the ruins. Painted windows and columns plaster cast to resemble brightly colored marble and landscapes that visually enlarge or open the rooms to the outside world along with intricate mosaic flooring showcase ancient artwork that survived the volcanic ash eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. These paintings depict Greek mythology adorned with delicate micro-reliefs and refined lines characterized by theatrical design and mythological narratives. Pompeii is renowned for its remarkably well-preserved Roman frescoes depicting secret rituals for the god Dionysus adorned with vibrant red frescoes and life-sized statues of humans and gods.
The ancient fresco painting known as the Dionysiac Frieze in the hall of the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii Italy survived the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
These paintings miraculously survived the Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD and are considered among the most complete surviving examples of ancient Roman art. An example is the Roman fresco in the halls of the Villa of the Mysteries in the ancient city of Pompeii Italy. It tells a story of ritual or mystery involving Dionysus. This large-scale fresco is particularly famous for its distinctive Pompeii red color palette.
This ancient Roman fresco is on display at the National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo alle Terme - in Rome. It was moved from an ancient Roman villa in the Farnesina area and dates back to around the 1st century BC.
This fresco depicts a large fan-shaped seashell floating on the water adorned only with gold ornaments necklace bracelets and anklets and a small crown. It illustrates the birth of Venus Aphrodite the Roman goddess of love and beauty who emerged from the sea foam. She is depicted reclining gracefully in the center on a pale pink shell outstretched like a sail flanked by two Cupids Putti. One on the left rides a dolphin and holds a staff while the other gazes upon her. This fresco underwent major restoration in 2016. Discovered between 1951 and 1953 the fresco lies on the back wall of the peristyle.
This ancient Roman fresco depicts a scene from Homer's epic poem The Odyssey dating from approximately 50–75 AD. Odyssus Ulysses is bound to a ship's mast to resist the alluring cries of the Sirens.
Ancient frescoes are considered rare and remarkably well-preserved archaeological finds providing experts with valuable insights into the lifestyle beliefs and rituals of ancient Roman people. The depiction of Dionysus the god of wine and fertility reflects traces of pre-destruction religious practices. Passing by houses baths and beautiful mosaics the squares or forums were focal points of activity that helped preserve Roman life. Step back in time to see how Romans lived in Pompeii a coastal city that reflects the blend of Greek and Roman cultures.
