Captured in Ash: The Living Images of Pompeii When we think of a "Pompeii image," our minds often go to the haunting plaster casts of victims. However, the city is actually a vibrant gallery of Roman life, preserved for centuries under volcanic ash. The Art of the Domus
: One unique fresco in a household shrine (lararium) shows the only known ancient depiction of Mount Vesuvius , shown covered in wine grapes alongside the god Bacchus. Graffiti: The Social Media of 79 AD Pompeii image
: Recently restored with lasers, this home features a massive fresco of a hunting scene with lions and tigers. Captured in Ash: The Living Images of Pompeii