Portrait Of Terentius Neo and his wife

Portrait Of Terentius Neo and his wife

1st century- Fresco from Pompeii, Italy

1. In,the dry climate of Italy, some Roman frescoes have survived. The ones at Pompeii were preserved when the volcano Vesuvius erupted and buried the city in 79ce.
2. The owner of the house, Terentius Neo was a baker who wanted himself and his wife as successful and clever. He holds a scroll to show he can read.
3. The wife holds a stylus (a writing tool) and an open diptych (an ancient writing tablet) and looks as if she is about to finish off some writing.
4. The strong red colours were made from sienna, a hard red rock found in Italy.