The torture of Marsyas

45-79 d.C.

Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
Naples, Italy

Il mito evocato in questa predella narra la sfida di abilità musicale tra Marsia e Apollo. Le figure, che risaltano nitide sul fondo nero, per l'assenza di altri particolri formano gruppi a sè stanti.

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Title: The torture of Marsyas
Date Created: 45-79 d.C.
Physical Dimensions: 19x51 cm
Photo Credits: Luigi Spina
Origin: Herculaneum
Museum Location: room LXVIII
Inv.: Inv. 9539

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