Ancient frescoes in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Italy. | International Man of History

166K views · 7.4K reactions | Mosaic columns from Pompeii on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Italy. | International Man of History | Facebook

Name a more iconic duo than frescoes and Pompeii… we’ll wait. 💁‍ Pompeii is full of wall paintings, with more discovered every year. This provides a unique opportunity to study Roman painting techniques and how they changed over time. We have a range of original frescoes and pots of paint pigments on display in our ‘POMPEII’ exhibition, brought all the way from the archaeological site. Immerse yourself in these ancient artworks today: https://www.nma.gov.au/exhibitions/pompeii 📸: Frescos, Pomp

434 reactions · 223 shares | Take an archaeological expedition to an ancient Roman city, frozen in time. Pompeii: The Immortal City, opening June 8 at the Science Museum of Virginia, features over 100 original artifacts highlighting the art, engineering, and scientific accomplishments of a once vibrant society that pushed the envelope of innovation. | Science Museum of Virginia | Facebook