Frescoes From Pompeii

Frescoes from Pompeii

In this gallery you’ll discover eighteen beautiful Frescoes from Pompeii in glorious colors. Many of them have been preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. These images come from the book La Décoration Murale à Pompéi written in 1924 by Pierre Gusman. The frescoes of Pompeii provide a glimpse into the daily life, mythology, and artistic tastes of the ancient Roman city before its destruction in 79 AD. Painted directly onto fresh plaster walls using the buon fresco technique, these artworks survived the volcanic eruption, providing invaluable insights into Roman domestic decoration, religious beliefs, and even commercial activities. If you’re enjoying these illustrations of the Frescoes from Pompeii, be sure to visit the pages with more scenes from Ancient Pompeii as well as additional Artwork of Pompeii. Enjoy!



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More on the Frescoes from Pompeii

Pompeii 79 AD Volume II Treasures from the National Archaeological Museum, Naples, with contributions from the Pompeii Antiquarium and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts Pompeii: The History, Life and Art of the Buried City
Secrets of Pompeii: Everyday Life in Ancient Rome The Art of Pompeii

 

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