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A Naiad, a follower of Bacchus, carrying a vase and plate with figs.. Painting removed from a wall of a room, possibly a triclinium or dining room, in a house in Pompeii in 1749. It shows a Naiad, a follower of Bacchus, carrying a vase and a round plate with three figs. She wears reeds in her hair, a gold bracelet, and a fine robe in purple, the colour of the Violarii. Copperplate engraved by Tommaso Piroli from his own Antichita di Ercolano (Antiquities of Herculaneum), Rome, 1789
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1. Title: A Naiad, a Devotee of Bacchus, Gracefully Carrying a Vase and Plate adorned with Figs This image showcases a Naiad, a devoted follower of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, fertility, and revelry. The scene is believed to have been captured on the wall of a triclinium or dining room in a house in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, before it was buried under volcanic ash during the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The Naiad is depicted as a graceful figure, adorned with reeds in her long, wavy hair, symbolizing her connection to water. She wears a gold bracelet on her left wrist and a fine robe in the color of the Violarii, the priests of Bacchus, which is purple. In her hands, she carries a vase and a round plate, both adorned with intricate designs. The vase is filled with flowers, while the plate holds three ripe figs. The image has been meticulously engraved by Tommaso Piroli, an Italian engraver, based on his own Antichita di Ercolano (Antiquities of Herculaneum) series, published in Rome in 1789. Piroli's copperplate engraving masterfully captures the essence of the original artwork, providing a window into the rich history and culture of ancient Rome. The image is a testament to the enduring allure of classical art and the intrigue of the ancient world. It invites us to explore the mythology, history, and daily life of the Romans, offering a glimpse into a time long past.
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