| This is a mosaic portrait from Pompeii that is now housed at the National Museum of Archaeology in Naples. It is a very simple portrait, not focused on any particular virtue but rather on the physical portrayal of the subject. Most likely, based on the clothing and jewelry that can be observed, the subject was a high class lady. Also, the wealth of the subject is evident in the detail and high quality of the work; only a high class family could afford such a piece. This mosaic was most likely displayed privately on the walls of a home. |
