Pompeii Fresco Fragment with Muse Melpomene - Art Print

This enchanting fresco fragment captures Melpomene, the muse of tragedy, gracefully adjusting her wreath while floating against a warm yellow background. Dating from 1-79 CE, the piece showcases the Roman fascination with theatrical arts. Notice how she holds a tragic theater mask in her left hand, her clothing gently blown by an invisible breeze that adds movement to the composition.

We find it remarkable how this small fragment once belonged to an entire wall painting in a wealthy Roman home. The floating figure technique was incredibly popular in first-century Roman interior design, particularly in country villas around Mount Vesuvius. This artwork likely adorned a room in Boscoreale before the catastrophic eruption of 79 CE preserved it for eternity. The golden backdrop creates an almost divine atmosphere, fitting for a goddess of the arts.

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