F6.2 THE DEATH OF ACTAEON
| Museum Collection | National Archaeological Museum of Naples |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Fresco |
| Context | Pompeii |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The hunter Actaeon is torn apart by his frenzied hounds. The stag-head above his head represents his metamorphosis into a deer. Artemis (Roman Diana) observes the scene from the left. She is clothed in a knee-length dress and holds a bow.