F12.1 DIONYSUS ON MOUNT VESUVIUS
| Museum Collection | National Archaeological Museum of Naples |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Fresco |
| Context | Pompeii |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The god Dionysus (Roman Bacchus) stands on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius. He is clothed in a cloak of giant grapes, and holds a thyrsus staff and wine cup in his hands. A large serpent coils amongst the foliage in the foreground.
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