F45.1 THESEUS & THE MINOTAUR
| Museum Collection | National Archaeological Museum of Naples |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Naples 9043 |
| Type | Fresco, Imperial Roman V Style |
| Context | Pompeii, House of M. Gavinus Rufus |
| Date | C1st A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
Theseus emerges triumphant from the labyrinth. The hero has a red cloak draped over his arm and a club in his hand. The sacrificial Athenian youths and maidens embrace his arms and feet. On the left, the bull-headed Minotaur lies dead beside the entrance to the labyrinth.