Roman fresco, unique replica of the myth of Marsias, represented in continuous narrative. Athena, seated, plays the double flute, while a nymph shows her a mirror. To the left, Marsias observes the scene from a rock. In the center, he submits to the punishment of Apollo, surrounded by Muses. First imperial era. Pompeii. National Archaeological Museum. Naples. Italy.
Roman fresco, unique replica of the myth of Marsias, represented in continuous narrative. Athena, seated, plays the double flute, while a nymph shows her a mirror. To the left, Marsias observes the scene from a rock. In the center, he submits to the punishment of Apollo, surrounded by Muses. First imperial era. Pompeii. National Archaeological Museum. Naples. Italy.