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Encyclopedia > Gallery of Pompeii and Herculaneum

This is a gallery of a few very interesting images and objects from ancient Pompeii, preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Erotic images and a discussion there of can be found in a separate article. Ruins in Pompeii The city of Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many smaller places around the Bay of Naples, were Roman municipalities destroyed during an eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The eruption was described by Pliny the Younger (see below), whose uncle Pliny the Elder died... Mount Vesuvius (Italian: Monte Vesuvio) is a volcano east of Naples, Italy, located at 40°49′ N 14°26′ E. It is the only active volcano on the European mainland, although it is not currently erupting. ... Ancient Pompeii was full of erotic or pornographic frescoes, symbols, inscriptions, and even household items. ...

This extraordinarily well preserved image makes remarkable use of perspective and color to create an immersive, almost photorealistic view. It is unknown what the function of the orb on the table is, perhaps it is a glass bowl with a butterfly pattern on it.
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This extraordinarily well preserved image makes remarkable use of perspective and color to create an immersive, almost photorealistic view. It is unknown what the function of the orb on the table is, perhaps it is a glass bowl with a butterfly pattern on it.
From looking at ruins, it is easy to get the idea that ancient Roman cities were dull and single-colored -- after two thousand years, statues and buildings have often completely lost their color. This fresco gives a more accurate picture of how an ancient city actually looked, and also makes impressive (albeit not entirely accurate) use of perspective. The attention to detail is remarkable, such as the wind blowing the plants, or the curtains in the window (which appear to have motives on them). Also note the painted column and the gilt statue.
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From looking at ruins, it is easy to get the idea that ancient Roman cities were dull and single-colored -- after two thousand years, statues and buildings have often completely lost their color. This fresco gives a more accurate picture of how an ancient city actually looked, and also makes impressive (albeit not entirely accurate) use of perspective. The attention to detail is remarkable, such as the wind blowing the plants, or the curtains in the window (which appear to have motives on them). Also note the painted column and the gilt statue.

The above two images are part of this room: Download high resolution version (751x1033, 244 KB)One of the most beautiful frescoes from Pompeii This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Download high resolution version (751x1033, 244 KB)One of the most beautiful frescoes from Pompeii This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Trompe loeil on building in Narbonne, France. ... Download high resolution version (763x1000, 305 KB)Pompeii fresco that shows how colorful ancient cities were This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Download high resolution version (763x1000, 305 KB)Pompeii fresco that shows how colorful ancient cities were This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Perspective is the choice of a single point of view from which to sense, categorize, measure or codify experience, typically for comparing with another. ...

Here we see a basket, probably with strawberries and some other food. Still lifes like that were popular in Pompeii, but this one is remarkable for its degree of preservation and artistic quality. It is unclear what the transparent material covering the fruits is, it appears to reflect light and does not show the characteristic patterns of thinly weaved cloth.
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Here we see a basket, probably with strawberries and some other food. Still lifes like that were popular in Pompeii, but this one is remarkable for its degree of preservation and artistic quality. It is unclear what the transparent material covering the fruits is, it appears to reflect light and does not show the characteristic patterns of thinly weaved cloth.
This image of a painter shows both a framed painting and a painted statue (believed to be Priapus). Since the framed painting is complete, it is unclear why it is held by the boy. It is too far away to be easily accessible and too dissimilar from the statue to be its model. The framed painting seems to be made of glass, as the background shines through. Note that a picture frame has been painted around the fresco itself. From Homo Faber: Natura, scienza e tecnica nell'antica Pompei a cura di M.R. Borriello, A. Ciarallo, S. De Caro, E. De Carolis, G. Di Pasquale,P. Galluzzi, P. G. Guzzo. Milano: Eclecta, 1999.
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This image of a painter shows both a framed painting and a painted statue (believed to be Priapus). Since the framed painting is complete, it is unclear why it is held by the boy. It is too far away to be easily accessible and too dissimilar from the statue to be its model. The framed painting seems to be made of glass, as the background shines through. Note that a picture frame has been painted around the fresco itself. From Homo Faber: Natura, scienza e tecnica nell'antica Pompei a cura di M.R. Borriello, A. Ciarallo, S. De Caro, E. De Carolis, G. Di Pasquale,P. Galluzzi, P. G. Guzzo. Milano: Eclecta, 1999.
This fresco from a house in Herculaneum contains something strange: The small woman on the left appears to have no legs. On closer look, we notice that a lever appears to be mounted within the right arm of the figure, moving in a slit up and down. Possibly a kind of club is attached to this lever, beating against the box held by the figure. There is also a slot at the bottom of the figure, part of something that looks like a drawer extruding from the figure. To the bottom right of the figure there is a straight line, which may indicate that it is standing in or mounted on a niche. Given the proportions, the slot at the bottom, the missing legs, and the lever, it seems natural to assume that this is a mechanical device, possibly a clock, and not a human being. (As noted above, statues in ancient Rome were typically painted.) (Image color-corrected but not retouched.)
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This fresco from a house in Herculaneum contains something strange: The small woman on the left appears to have no legs. On closer look, we notice that a lever appears to be mounted within the right arm of the figure, moving in a slit up and down. Possibly a kind of club is attached to this lever, beating against the box held by the figure. There is also a slot at the bottom of the figure, part of something that looks like a drawer extruding from the figure. To the bottom right of the figure there is a straight line, which may indicate that it is standing in or mounted on a niche. Given the proportions, the slot at the bottom, the missing legs, and the lever, it seems natural to assume that this is a mechanical device, possibly a clock, and not a human being. (As noted above, statues in ancient Rome were typically painted.) (Image color-corrected but not retouched.)
So-called Sappho, fourth style fresco; Pompeii, Region VI, Insula occidentalis. A young woman is shown with a pen that is used to enscribe writing on the wax tablets she is holding. The net in her hair is made of golden threads and typical for the fashion of the Neronian period.
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So-called Sappho, fourth style fresco; Pompeii, Region VI, Insula occidentalis. A young woman is shown with a pen that is used to enscribe writing on the wax tablets she is holding. The net in her hair is made of golden threads and typical for the fashion of the Neronian period.

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Pompeii - Academic Kids (1522 words)
The city of Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many smaller places around the Bay of Naples, were Roman municipalities destroyed during an eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.
Pompeii took part in the war that the towns of Campania initiated against Rome, but in 89 BCE it was besieged by Sulla.
Pompeii is, in fact, the only ancient town of which the whole topographic structure is known precisely as it was, with no later modifications or additions.
Pompeii at AllExperts (2075 words)
Pompeii is a ruined Roman city near modern Naples in the Italian region of Campania, in the territory of the commune of Pompei.
The ruins of Pompeii are situated at coordinates, near the modern suburban town of Pompei.
Pompeii am Götterdämmerung is the name of a song by the popular band, The Flaming Lips, on their album "At War With the Mystics".
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