Young man holding a scroll inscribed “Homer”, Ancient Rome

Young man holding a scroll inscribed “Homer”

Jeune homme tenant un rouleau marqué « Homère » (museum title)

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

Movement: Ancient Roman art
Date: avant 79 apr. J.-C.
Medium: Fresco
Collection: National Archaeological Museum of Naples
Rights: Public domain

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