{"product_id":"affresco-pompeiano-priapo","title":"Priapus fresco from the House of the Vettii in Pompeii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis reproduction of the \u003cstrong\u003eFresco of\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003epart \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ePriapus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eof the House of the Vettii\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ePompeii), is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003edigitally created on building material and mounted on wood, it creates an effect similar to a real fresco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe protagonist of the work is Priapus, god of mythology \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eGreek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e And \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRoman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e, bearded man with a huge phallus. It was considered a symbol of the sexual instinct, of the \u003cstrong\u003emale generative force\u003c\/strong\u003e and of the fertility of nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 104 x 64 x 4 cm (40.95 x 25.20 x 1.57 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe original fresco, found in the \u003cem\u003eHouse of the Vettii\u003c\/em\u003e in Pompeii, depicts \u003cstrong\u003ePriapus\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Roman deity associated with \u003cstrong\u003efertility\u003c\/strong\u003e and the protection of the home. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIn ancient Rome, Priapus was invoked as a \u003cstrong\u003esymbol of abundance and well-being\u003c\/strong\u003e: his image was often placed at the entrance to homes to ward off bad luck and bring prosperity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe fresco represents Priapus weighing his attribute, symbolizing the balance between wealth and generosity. This historical piece not only celebrates the art and culture of ancient Rome, but allows you to discover an insight into Pompeian daily life and religious beliefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32372917764199,"sku":"ENCAFFRASCIPICC","price":406.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/fresco-of-priapus-pompeii.webp?v=1771694377","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.co.uk\/products\/pompeian-fresco-of-priapus","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}