DescriptionHouse of the Vettii VI 15,1 Pompeii 2017 South wall of bedroom on left of main entrance, with painting of Leander swimming towards his beloved Hero in her tower courtesy of Buzz Ferebee.jpg
English: House of the Vettii VI 15,1 Pompeii 2017 South wall of bedroom on left of main entrance, with painting of Leander swimming towards his beloved Hero in her tower
Date
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Source
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Author
Unknown 1st century CE Roman artist; Photo courtesy of Buzz Ferebee
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Captions
House of the Vettii VI 15,1 Pompeii 2017 South wall of bedroom on left of main entrance, with painting of Leander swimming towards his beloved Hero in her tower
Items portrayed in this file
depicts
fresco painting
fresco
Fourth Style
House of the Vettii
Pompeii
archaeological site
ancient Roman architecture
myth
Leander
Eros
hero
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