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Medea Before the Infanticide
Wall painting depicting Medea just before murdering her children. Discovered in the peristyle of the House of the Dioscuri in Pompeii. 1st century CE.
Naples National Archaeological Museum, Italy.
Questions & Answers
What is the most famous fresco in Pompeii ?
- The most famous fresco in Pompeii is probably the so-called "Sappho" fresco which represents a woman holding writing tools.
Where can you see the Pompeii frescoes today ?
- You can see most of the Pompeii frescoes in the archeological site in Pompeii as well as the National Archeological Museum in Naples, Italy.
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