Fresco Fragment with Herakles and Hesione, Ancient Rome

Fresco Fragment with Herakles and Hesione

Fresco Fragment with Herakles and Hesione (museum title)

Ancient Rome (Italian) (1st century BCE-4th century CE)

Movement: Ancient Roman art
Date: 50-79 apr. J.-C.
Medium: Fresco
Dimensions: 37 × 37 cm
Collection: J. Paul Getty Museum, United States
Rights: Public domain

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