Maenad and Peacock Fresco Fragment, Pompeii - Poster
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This elaborate fresco fragment shows how sophisticated Roman home decoration could be. The central figure, probably a maenad, a follower of Bacchus, stands gracefully under an arbor holding a metal dish. Her draped silhouette occupies a garden-like niche, creating an illusion of depth that Roman painters mastered in the 1st century AD.
We are drawn to the rich symbolism of the piece. Below her, a peacock struts among scattered fruit, grapes and pomegranates, all symbols of fertility, rebirth and the luxury wealthy Romans enjoyed in their villa gardens. A red border frames the whole scene, while a panel imitating stucco adds another layer of architectural detail above. The fragment was once part of a larger wall, proof of how the Romans turned their homes into theatrical settings full of myth and natural abundance.
Printed on thick matte paper, it brings color and refinement to a dining room or a living room. Another follower of Bacchus dances on our flying maenad fresco poster. Explore our Pompeii art prints, or read our guide to Pompeii frescoes.
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