F10.1 THE BIRTH OF APHRODITE
| Museum Collection | National Archaeological Museum of Naples |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Fresco, Imperial Roman IV Style |
| Context | Pompeii, House of Venus |
| Date | C1st A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The goddess Aphrodite (Roman Venus) reclines in a cockle shell after her birth from the sea foam. She is accompanied the winged love-god Eros (Roman Cupid) and a Nereid-nymph riding a dolphin. The goddess wears a necklace, tiara-crown and billowing cloak.