guy Posted December 24, 2025 Report Share Posted December 24, 2025 (edited) Recent excavations at the Villa Poppaea have uncovered frescoes, including the peacock fresco shown above. The villa is near Pompeii and has been associated with Poppaea Sabina, the wife of Nero. Like the city of Pompeii, the Villa Poppaea was destroyed by Vesuvius in AD 79. 🏛️ Key Points from the Article Location: Villa of Poppaea at Oplontis, near Pompeii. Focus: The Salone della Maschera e del Pavone (“Hall of the Mask and Peacock”), a grand reception room. Discoveries: Newly uncovered fresco fragments with vivid imagery of peacocks and theatrical masks. Decorative schemes in the Second Style (mid–1st century BCE) emphasize illusionistic architecture and refined motifs. Significance: The excavation clarifies the hall's true dimensions, which are larger and more elaborate than previously thought. Highlights the villa’s luxurious character, possibly associated with Poppaea Sabina, wife of Emperor Nero. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/villa-de-poppea-frescoes-2733430 https://pompeiisites.org/comunicati/il-raffinato-salone-della-maschera-e-del-pavone-della-villa-di-poppea-disvela-le-sue-reali-dimensioni-e-ricchezze-decorative-dal-cantiere-di-scavo-e-restauro-i-primi-affioramenti-di-affreschi/ 13-Journal 17_DIC.indd Here's an older video on the Villa Poppaea Edited December 24, 2025 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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