This ancient painting was discovered by archeologists at the site of Pompeii, the Roman city that was famously destroyed during the volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in the year 79. A certain Fritz Schlesinger (c. 1890-1980) is attributed with photographing or collecting this particular image. As for the subject of the photographed painting, scholars believe it … Continue reading Painting Likely Depicting Iphigenia, By An Artist From Pompeii (destroyed in the year 79)