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F9.1 ARES & APHRODITE

Ares & Aphrodite | Greco-Roman fresco
DETAILS
Museum Collection National Archaeological Museum of Naples
Catalogue No. -
Type Fresco
Context Pompeii
Date -
Period Imperial Roman

DESCRIPTION

Ares (Roman Mars) carresses the breast of Aphrodite (Roman Venus). The god wears an elaborate crested helm and the goddess is seated on a throne. The couple are accompanied by Eros (Roman Cupid), the winged god of love.

ARTICLES

Ares, Aphrodite, Eros