In the House of Venus in the Shell in Pompeii, a fresco depicts a statue of the god Mars, positioned on the south wall of the peristyle. This painting, located to the left of the central fresco depicting Venus on a shell, shows Mars in a standing position, armed with a spear and shield, symbols of war and protection. The fresco highlights the importance of Mars as the protective deity of Pompeii, often associated with Venus, highlighting the connection between love and war in Roman mythology.
CHARACTERISTICS
Print on handmade Amalfi paper with or without frame Sheet size: 30 x 42 cm With frame: 32 x 44 cm; Material: work printed on high quality Amalfi paper with frayed edges, handmade, beech wood frame
