Ancient World, Fresco, Pompeii on Sale

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Ancient World, Fresco, Pompeii

No title. Dining Romans in Pompeii

Pompeii, Pompeji, Pompei

The Romans used to eat (dine) laying in bed They called it: cubare (= recline for a meal).

The man is drinking wine from a horn. He is accompanied on the recliner by a woman. A servant boy brings possibly a box with sweets.

Hand-colored (gouache style) copper etching  (stipple engraving) by Peter S. Lamborn (1722-1774)

The print is: Plate nr. XIV (14)

Probably London, ca. 1760

Original antique print  

Right margin narrow with stitching holes for binding.

Image: 22,5 x 19,7 cm (ca. 8.8 x 7.7″)