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Pompei Collection (#22)

"Pompeii: A Glimpse into Ancient Roman Life" Step back in time and explore the captivating city of Pompeii, frozen in history by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD

Background imagePompei Collection: Bronze extraction forceps, from Pompei

Bronze extraction forceps, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Bronze extraction forceps used in the removal of teeth, roots of splinters from wounds. From Pompei

Background imagePompei Collection: Silver circular mirror, with handle shaped as knotty club and lions skin, from Pompei

Silver circular mirror, with handle shaped as knotty club and lions skin, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Silver circular mirror. Handle shaped as knotty club and lions skin (Hercules symbols). From Pompei

Background imagePompei Collection: Purple white-veined glass amphora, from Pompei

Purple white-veined glass amphora, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Purple white-veined glass amphora. From Pompei

Background imagePompei Collection: Variegated blue and white glass bowl, from Pompei

Variegated blue and white glass bowl, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C.-1st century A.D. Tableware, variegated blue and white glass bowl. From Pompei

Background imagePompei Collection: Clay bowl containing red powder used for frescos, from Pompei

Clay bowl containing red powder used for frescos, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Clay bowl containing red powder used for frescos. From Pompei

Background imagePompei Collection: Italy, Pompei, mosaic depicting the Battle of Issus

Italy, Pompei, mosaic depicting the Battle of Issus
Roman civilization. Mosaic depicting the Battle of Issus. From Pompei, Italy

Background imagePompei Collection: Clay bowl containing blue powder used for frescos, from Pompei

Clay bowl containing blue powder used for frescos, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Clay bowl containing blue powder used for frescos. From Pompei

Background imagePompei Collection: Iron file, from Pompei

Iron file, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Iron file. From Pompei

Background imagePompei Collection: Pompeii, Temple of Isis painting from watercolour, gouache and pen

Pompeii, Temple of Isis painting from watercolour, gouache and pen
Josquin des Prez or Desprez (1450/55-1521), The Temple of Isis at Pompeii, 1799, watercolor, gouache and pen

Background imagePompei Collection: Roman civilization, Portrait of woman known as Sappho. From Pompeii

Roman civilization, Portrait of woman known as Sappho. From Pompeii
Roman civilization 1st century A.D. Portrait of a woman known as Sappho 55-79 A.D. Painting on plaster, 31x31 cm. From Pompeii

Background imagePompei Collection: Bronze lantern with three footed circular flat base, from Pompei

Bronze lantern with three footed circular flat base, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Bronze lantern with three footed circular flat base. Removable cover joined by chains to the handle. From Pompei

Background imagePompei Collection: Fourth style mosaic of wall panel depicting candelabrum and hunting putto

Fourth style mosaic of wall panel depicting candelabrum and hunting putto, surrounded by braided motifs, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fourth style mosaic of wall panel depicting candelabrum and hunting putto, surrounded by braided motifs. From Pompei

Background imagePompei Collection: Broad-edged iron chisel, from Pompei

Broad-edged iron chisel, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Broad-edged iron chisel. From Pompei

Background imagePompei Collection: Bronze sistrum with handle shaped as Egyptian deity Bes, surmounted by female face and cat figure

Bronze sistrum with handle shaped as Egyptian deity Bes, surmounted by female face and cat figure, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Bronze sistrum. Handle shaped as Egyptian deity Bes, surmounted by woman face and cat figure. From Pompei

Background imagePompei Collection: Bronze pliers, used to forge metal by blacksmiths, from Pompei

Bronze pliers, used to forge metal by blacksmiths, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Bronze pliers used by blacksmiths over the fire to forge metal. From Pompei

Background imagePompei Collection: Bronze cylindrical food warmer, from House of the Four Styles, Pompei

Bronze cylindrical food warmer, from House of the Four Styles, Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Bronze cylindrical food warmer. From Pompei, House of the Four Styles

Background imagePompei Collection: Italy, Excavations of Pompei by Giacinto Gigante, 1859

Italy, Excavations of Pompei by Giacinto Gigante, 1859
Italy - 19th century - Excavations of Pompei by Giacinto Gigante (1859) - Watercolour

Background imagePompei Collection: Roman civilization, silver strainers, from House of Menander, Pompei, Italy

Roman civilization, silver strainers, from House of Menander, Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Silver strainers. From the House of Menander, Pompei, Italy

Background imagePompei Collection: Italy, Campania, Pompei, House of Golden Cupids, Orestes and Pylades before Iphigenia, fresco

Italy, Campania, Pompei, House of Golden Cupids, Orestes and Pylades before Iphigenia, fresco
Roman civilization. Orestes and Pylades before Iphigenia. Fresco from Pompei, House of the Golden Cupids

Background imagePompei Collection: Roman civilization, Floor mosaic depicting doves. From Pompeii

Roman civilization, Floor mosaic depicting doves. From Pompeii
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Floor mosaic depicting doves. From Pompeii

Background imagePompei Collection: White marble oscillum with figures of Hercules killing hind of Ceryneia

White marble oscillum with figures of Hercules killing hind of Ceryneia, from House of the Citharist, Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. White marble oscillum decorated on both sides with figures in relief. From Pompei, House of the Citharist. Detail: Hercules killing the hind of Ceryneia

Background imagePompei Collection: Marble relief sign of coppersmiths shop, from Pompei

Marble relief sign of coppersmiths shop, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. - Pompei - Marble relief - Sign of the coppersmiths shop

Background imagePompei Collection: Theseus leaving Ariadne, fresco from Pompei

Theseus leaving Ariadne, fresco from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Theseus leaving Ariadne, fresco. From Pompei

Background imagePompei Collection: Marble sundial decorated with feline paws, and vegetable motif in relief

Marble sundial decorated with feline paws, and vegetable motif in relief, from House of the Golden Cupids, Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Marble sundial with bronze gnomon, base ending in two feline paws, sides decorated with vegetable motif in relief. From Pompei, House of the Golden Cupids

Background imagePompei Collection: White marble oscillum with figures of Hercules capturing Erymanthian boar

White marble oscillum with figures of Hercules capturing Erymanthian boar, from House of the Citharist, Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. White marble oscillum decorated on both sides with figures in relief. From Pompei, House of the Citharist. Detail: Hercules capturing the Erymanthian boar

Background imagePompei Collection: Pillar fresco depicting wool manufacturing, from Pompei, Fullonica of Veranio Ipseo

Pillar fresco depicting wool manufacturing, from Pompei, Fullonica of Veranio Ipseo
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. " Fullones" pillar, depicting wool manufacturing, fresco. From Pompei, Fullonica (laundry) of Veranio Ipseo, detail

Background imagePompei Collection: Bronze horses head shaped wall lamp, with inscription Pilonus Felix Fecit

Bronze horses head shaped wall lamp, with inscription Pilonus Felix Fecit, from House of the Blacksmith, Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Bronze wall lamp in the shape of a horses head with the inscription " Pilonus Felix Fecit". From Pompei, House of the Blacksmith

Background imagePompei Collection: Mosaic depicting Alexander the Great at Battle of Issus, from Pompei

Mosaic depicting Alexander the Great at Battle of Issus, from Pompei
Roman civilization. Mosaic depicting the Battle of Issus. From Pompei. Detail: Alexander the Great

Background imagePompei Collection: Egyptian style offering scene on Black obsidian bowl, from Stabile, Villa San Marco

Egyptian style offering scene on Black obsidian bowl, from Stabile, Villa San Marco
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C. Black obsidian bowl with white and pink coral inlays, lapis lazuli, malachite and gold. Egyptian style offering scene. From Stabiae, Villa San Marco. Detail

Background imagePompei Collection: Lava cylindrical millstone used for grinding wheat, from House of the Blacksmith, Pompei

Lava cylindrical millstone used for grinding wheat, from House of the Blacksmith, Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Lava cylindrical millstone used for grinding wheat. From Pompei, House of the Blacksmith

Background imagePompei Collection: Decorated clay oil lamp, from Pompei

Decorated clay oil lamp, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Decorated clay oil lamp, painted with brown-reddish colors. From Pompei

Background imagePompei Collection: Mosaic depicting scene of magic consultation, from Villa of Cicero, Pompei, Campania Region, Italy

Mosaic depicting scene of magic consultation, from Villa of Cicero, Pompei, Campania Region, Italy
Roman civilization, 2nd century b.C. Mosaic depicting a scene of magic consultation, from the Villa of Cicero, Pompei, Campania Region, Italy

Background imagePompei Collection: Roman civilization. Mosaic depicting staging of show in theatre

Roman civilization. Mosaic depicting staging of show in theatre. From House of Tragic Poet in Pompeii
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Mosaic depicting the staging of a show in a theatre. From the House of the Tragic Poet in Pompeii

Background imagePompei Collection: Square and statue of Emperor, Pompei, Volume IV, restoration essays

Square and statue of Emperor, Pompei, Volume IV, restoration essays, plate XIX by Fausto and Felice Niccolini
Fausto and Felice Niccolini, Pompei, Volume IV. Restoration essays. Plate XIX: square and statue of Emperor

Background imagePompei Collection: House of the Tragic Poet, Pompei, Volume IV, restoration essays

House of the Tragic Poet, Pompei, Volume IV, restoration essays, plate III by Fausto and Felice Niccolini
Fausto and Felice Niccolini, Pompei, Volume IV. Restoration essays. Plate III: the House of the Tragic Poet

Background imagePompei Collection: Baths near Stabian Gate, frigidarium, Pompei, Volume IV, restoration essays

Baths near Stabian Gate, frigidarium, Pompei, Volume IV, restoration essays, plate X by Fausto and Felice Niccolini
Fausto and Felice Niccolini, Pompei, Volume IV. Restoration essays. Plate X: baths nearby Stabian Gate, frigidarium

Background imagePompei Collection: Temple of Fortune, Pompei, Volume IV, restoration essays, plate XII by Fausto and Felice Niccolini

Temple of Fortune, Pompei, Volume IV, restoration essays, plate XII by Fausto and Felice Niccolini
Fausto and Felice Niccolini, Pompei, Volume IV. Restoration essays. Plate XII: Temple of Fortune

Background imagePompei Collection: Forum and Temple of Jupiter, Pompei, Volume IV, restoration essays

Forum and Temple of Jupiter, Pompei, Volume IV, restoration essays, plate I by Fausto and Felice Niccolini
Fausto and Felice Niccolini, Pompei, Volume IV. Restoration essays. Plate I: Forum and Temple of Jupiter

Background imagePompei Collection: Diana and Actaeon, House of Sallust, Pompei, Volume III, plate III by Fausto and Felice Niccolini

Diana and Actaeon, House of Sallust, Pompei, Volume III, plate III by Fausto and Felice Niccolini
Fausto and Felice Niccolini, Pompei, Volume III, House of Sallust. Plate III: Diana and Actaeon

Background imagePompei Collection: Fresco of Stabian Baths, Pompei, Volume I, plate VII by Fausto and Felice Niccolini

Fresco of Stabian Baths, Pompei, Volume I, plate VII by Fausto and Felice Niccolini
Fausto and Felice Niccolini, Pompei, Volume I. Stabian Baths. Plate VII: fresco of the baths

Background imagePompei Collection: Musical instruments from Pompei, Volume II, plate XLI by Fausto and Felice Niccolini

Musical instruments from Pompei, Volume II, plate XLI by Fausto and Felice Niccolini
Fausto and Felice Niccolini, Pompei, Volume II. Overview. Plate XLI: musical instruments

Background imagePompei Collection: Fresco depicting Hercules, Deianira and Hyllus crossing river Evenus from Pompei, Italy

Fresco depicting Hercules, Deianira and Hyllus crossing river Evenus from Pompei, Italy, 1st century A. D
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fresco depicting Hercules, Deianira and Hyllus crossing river Evenus. From Pompei, Italy

Background imagePompei Collection: Casa di Cornelio Ruffo, Pompei

Casa di Cornelio Ruffo, Pompei. Photograph shows the ruins of the casa di Cornelio Ruffo at Pompeii. Date between 1877 and 1900




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"Pompeii: A Glimpse into Ancient Roman Life" Step back in time and explore the captivating city of Pompeii, frozen in history by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Marvel at the incredible fresco portrait of Terentius Neo and his wife, capturing their love for eternity. The bronze bust of Lucius Caecilius Lucundus, a prominent banker from Pompeii, offers a glimpse into the prosperous society that once thrived here. Delve into the mysterious initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus through a mesmerizing fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri. Witness an extravagant banquet scene mural that brings to life the opulence and indulgence enjoyed by Pompeian elites. Roman art comes alive with "Spring, " where Flora gracefully picks flowers, symbolizing rebirth and renewal. Discover a haunting mosaic depicting a skeleton holding two pitchers, reminding us of our mortality amidst this ancient city's grandeur. The ruins of Pompeii stand as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inviting visitors to wander through its streets frozen in time. Explore every corner; discover hidden gems like detailed frescoes from Villa of Mysteries or Bacchus and Vesuvius' vibrant fresco celebrating wine and fire. Transport yourself to another era with Pygmalion and Galatea's oil painting masterpiece depicting love brought to life. Journey back over a century ago with black-and-white photographs showcasing early excavations that unveiled this archaeological treasure trove. Immerse yourself further with hand-colored engravings portraying an atrium wall's grandeur during Pompeii's heyday. Each artifact tells stories untold until unearthed from beneath layers upon layers of volcanic ash. Pompeii beckons you to uncover its secrets - walk among its ruins, admire its artistry, feel its pulse echoing through time. Experience firsthand how this ancient city continues to captivate and inspire, leaving an indelible mark on history.