An authentic, large-scale fresco is one of the highlights of A Day in Pompeii. It was amazingly well-preserved
by the layers of volcanic ash that resulted from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Now broken into three
sections, this fresco once covered the entire back wall of the summer triclinium, or dining room, of the House
of the Gold Bracelets in Pompeii. The center section framed a niche, possibly for a working fountain. In homes
with limited space for a garden or green space, these wall paintings satisfied the owner’s love of greenery by
creating the illusion of a large garden. The frescoes often contained lush vegetation and different species of
birds, some in flight and others perching. Photo by Ethan Lebovics. Download (2.4MB)
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