The god Hymenaeus with a nuptial crown
Fresco from Pompeii (VI. 9. 2). Naples, National Archaeological Museum, Hall LXXII

The god Hymenaeus with a nuptial crown.

Fresco from Pompeii (VI. 9. 2).

Naples, National Archaeological Museum, Hall LXXII
(Napoli, Museo archeologico nazionale, Sala LXXII).

Pompeii, Archaeological Park, House of Meleager (VI. 9. 2. 16).
Origin:
Found on 19th January 1830 on west wall of peristyle 16 of the House of Meleager (VI. 9. 2).
Literature:
Helbig, W., 1868. Wandgemälde der vom Vesuv verschütteten Städte Campaniens. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel. (855).
Credits:
© 1890. Drawing, text: William Smith. A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities, p. I, London, 1890, p. 551, article “Corona”.
Info about the origin, bibliography: http://www.pompeiiinpictures.com/
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