Venus (Aphrodite), goddess of love, & Cupid (Eros) | Roman fresco Pompeii

F10.4 APHRODITE & EROS | VENUS & CUPID |

Museum Collection: Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, Naples, Italy
Catalogue Number: TBA
Type: Fresco, Imperial Roman IV Style
Context: Pompeii
Date: C1st AD
Period: Imperial Roman

SUMMARY

Venus (Aphrodite) castigates her disobedient son Cupid (Eros). The little winged boy buries his face in his hands.

ARTICLES

Aphrodite, Eros

 
 
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