F9.1 ARES & APHRODITE
| 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.