The punishment of Dirce, Ancient Rome

The punishment of Dirce

Le supplice de Dircé (museum title)

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

Movement: Ancient Roman art
Date: avant 79 apr. J.-C.
Medium: Fresco
Collection: House of the Vettii, Pompeii
Rights: Public domain

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