Ercolano Collection

Painted Murals And Frescoes Inside A Room At The Ancient Roman Ruins At Herculaneum (Ercolano), Campania, Italy
Located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum (Ercolano) was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD

The ruins of Herculaneum, a large Roman town destroyed in 79AD by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

The ruins of Herculaneum, a large Roman town destroyed in 79AD by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Ercolano, Italy over the ancient Roman ruins of Herculaneum

Diana the huntress with her bow and arrow. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

Italy, Naples, Herculaneum, Roman Ruins (UNESCO site)

Europe, Italy, Campania. Herculaneum. Marble relief

Europe, Italy, Campania. roman food shop in the ancient Herculaneum

Europe, Italy, Campania. Wall paintings inside a villa of Herculaneum

Europe, Italy, Campania. A mosaic on the floor of the old terme

Lycurgus attacking the Nymph Ambrosia, mosaic from Herculaneum (50-79 AD)
XIR331774 Lycurgus attacking the Nymph Ambrosia, mosaic from Herculaneum (50-79 AD) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

The Coast between Nice and Antibes, the Scene of the Loss of "The Ercolano"(engraving)
1619004 The Coast between Nice and Antibes, the Scene of the Loss of " The Ercolano" (engraving) by English School

Woman performing the Bacchic dance of Euripides
Female dancer in voluminous robes performing the third action (turn of the head) in the Bacchic dance of Euripides. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum

Dancer in a long transparent dress
Dancer in a long voluminous, transparent dress reminiscent of that of the Lydians and Phrygians. It may be Bacchus consort Ariadne

Venus with a mirror and Vulcan
Venus looking at herself in a mirror, and a virile young Vulcan seated on a stool with his arm over his head. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum

Citharist with garland of ivy, possibly Sappho
Citharist or citharede, lyre player. Her garland of ivy identifies her as possibly Sappho or another poetess. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum

A daughter of Nereus mounted on a sea monster
One of the 50 daughters of Nereus mounted on a sea monster with the head of a panther. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

One of the 50 daughters of Nereus mounted on a sea monster with the head of a horse. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

A scorned woman and righteous warrior. It could be Bellerophon and Sthenoboea, wife of Proetus, or Peleus and Astydameia, wife of King Acastus of Iolcus

Depiction of the hunt of the Calydonian boar by Meleager and Atalanta. Men with spears and a hunting dog stand over the dead boar

Odysseus presenting his wife Penelope with his bow and quiver of arrows. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

Painting of the nymph Chloris or Flora, wife of Zephyrus, holding a vase of flowers and picking a bloom from a bush. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum

Helle, Phrixus and the flying golden ram
Helle reaching for her brother Phrixus on his flying golden ram trying after falling off into Hellespont (now the Dardanelles). Dolphins caper alongside

Diana led by Amore (cupid) falls in love with
Diana, the moon goddess, led by Amore (cupid) to fall in love with the sleeping shepherd Endymion. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano)

Statue of the god Bacchus, depicted as a graceful youth with long hair in ringlets. He holds a vase and long thrysus covered in fronds of ivy

Statue of Apollo with halo, cithara (lyre) and plectrum
Statue of Apollo in copper. He is depicted with halo, cithara (lyre) and plectrum. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

Minister fanning sacred flame with flabellum
Festival of Isis, with minister fanning the sacred flame with flabellum and second minister with sword or scepter. Devotees playing sistrum, horns and drums

Festival of Isis, with devotees praying and making offerings, playing sistrum, horns and drums, and sacred ibis. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum

Two satyrs butting heads with goats. The rural god Pan is also depicted in this posture. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

A winged Victory, with shield and wreath of oak leaves. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

Young man with branch and basket in a Temple of Bacchus with statue of a goat and fluted columns. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano)

Aglais, daughter of Megacles
Young woman with a Bacchic ferrule and a large trumpet, identifying her as Aglais, the daughter of Megacles, who played the trumpet in the first grand Alexandrian procession

Bacchic rites of Thalysia
Two ministers of Bacchus with sacrificial offerings of leaves, cembalo (cymbal) and patera (bowl). Perhaps the festival of Thalysia

Bacchic rite. Priestess with waterlily leaf receiving a string of pearls, and (below) Bacchus seated between two ministers

Bacchic initiation rites
Bacchic rite. Women offering figs on platters to Bacchus, and seated woman in an initiation rite accompanied by a genius of Ceres (boy with wings)

Bacchic chorus of musicians and dancers
A Bacchic chorus of musicians and dancers with tibiae (woodwind), cithara (lyre) and cymbals. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano)

A deity (Apollo?) with halo and bow leans against a pillar. A young woman with crown of leaves and laurel branch in her left hand sits on a bench

Bacchus contemplates the sleeping Ariadne on Naxos
Bacchus, an amorino, and his tutor Silenus with long thyrsus, contemplate the sleeping Ariadne on the island of Naxos. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum

The abandonment of Ariadne on Naxos island by Theseus on a galley. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

Bacchus watching a fight between Cupid and a satyr
Bacchus in crown of vine leaves watching a fight between Cupid and a satyr. Silenus has his right hand on the head of a satyr

The education of Bacchus. Three nymphs offer a bunch of grapes to the little god Bacchus who is raised up by his tutor Silenus. Mercury sits at right with a cithara (lyre)

Juno and Pallas visiting Venus to persuade her to induce Medea to fall in love with Jason. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome

Roman painting depicting two gods and a nymph
Roman painting depicting two gods with halos, a nymph in wreath, and an old man watching from the rocks. Perhaps, the Sun, the Moon, Aurora, children of the old man Hyperion

Calliope, muse of epic poetry, holding a scroll and wearing a wreath of ivy. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

Urania, muse of astronomy, with celestial globe and staff. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

Erato, muse of lyric poetry, holding a lyre (cithara). Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

Terpsichore, muse of dance, holding a lyre
Terpsichore, muse of dance, holding a cithara or lyre. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

Thalia, Roman muse of comedy, holding a comic mask and shepherds staff. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

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Discover the captivating beauty of Ercolano, a hidden gem in Campania, Italy. Step back in time as you explore the ancient Roman ruins at Herculaneum, where history comes alive through painted murals and frescoes adorning the walls of once-grand rooms. Marvel at the intricate details preserved within these archaeological wonders. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Herculaneum's ruins, each corner whispering tales from centuries past. Wander through remnants that have withstood the test of time, reminding us of a civilization long gone but not forgotten. Uncover secrets hidden beneath layers of ash and debris as you venture deeper into this UNESCO site. Admire stunning mosaics depicting mythical figures like Diana the huntress with her bow and arrow, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship that has stood strong for millennia. Ercolano offers more than just architectural marvels; it provides glimpses into daily life during ancient times. Explore a roman food shop frozen in time or admire wall paintings inside villas that once housed affluent families. Each detail tells a story waiting to be discovered. As you walk upon marble reliefs and mosaic floors within old terme (baths), let your imagination transport you to an era filled with grandeur and opulence. Experience firsthand how Romans lived their lives amidst these remarkable surroundings. Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey through history when visiting Europe's enchanting country, Italy. Let Ercolano captivate your senses with its awe-inspiring ruins and immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure through time itself.