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F6.2 THE DEATH OF ACTAEON

Death of Actaeon | Greco-Roman fresco
DETAILS
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.

ARTICLES

Artemis