From my collection of old mythology books come these images
of the Vestal Virgins. They were the priestesses of Vesta. At Rome
their number was at first four, but was increased to six during the last
years of the kings. The time of service was thrity years: ten for learning,
ten for performing, and ten for teaching the duties. At the end of this time,
they were allowed to return to private life and to marry. (from Bulfinch's
Mythology: The Age of Fable - 1903.) I hope these public domain images of the Vestal
Virgins help you in your artistic endeavors.
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Domain Images often. More pictures are added regularly.