Illustration
Wall-painting of an amorous scene. The woman is holding a kithara.
1st century CE
Height: 58 centimetres
Length: 80 centimetres
London, BM, 1867,0508.1353.
Related Images
Image
Ancient Egyptian Music and Dancing
This painting from the Tomb of Nebamun (c. 1350 BCE) shows women...
Image
Vallum Hadriani (Hadrian’s wall), c. 122 CE
A map illustrating the span, structure, and context of the 73 miles...
Image
Antonine Wall
On the north-west frontier of the Roman Empire, the Antonine wall...
Image
Western Classical Music, c. 1700-1950
An infographic showcasing the evolution of musical styles and the...
Image
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China, built 221 BCE-1664 CE.
Image
Hadrian's Wall
A section of Hadrian's Wall near Carlisle.
Cite This Work
APA Style
Museum, B. (2015, April 16). Wall-painting of an Amorous Scene. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3809/wall-painting-of-an-amorous-scene/
Chicago Style
Museum, British. "Wall-painting of an Amorous Scene." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 16, 2015. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3809/wall-painting-of-an-amorous-scene/.
MLA Style
Museum, British. "Wall-painting of an Amorous Scene." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 16 Apr 2015. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
