The House of Marcus Lucretius Frontone in Pompeii is a prominent Roman residence from the 2nd century BC, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Expanded during the Augustan period, it was inhabited by Marcus Lucretius Fronto, a prominent political figure. Damaged by the earthquake of 62 AD, it underwent incomplete restoration before being buried again under the ashes. The main entrance is located on the Alley of Marcus Lucretius Fronto, while a second access opens onto the Alley of the Gladiators. With approximately 460 square meters, the house features decorations in the third and fourth styles.
The ground floor opens onto an atrium with an impluvium, decorated with chromatic paintings. Several spaces exhibit high-quality frescoes, with mythological and feminine representations that highlight the sophistication of the residence. The garden is embellished with frescoes of hunting and marine scenes.
Service areas and a portico with columns lead to decorated living rooms. The summer triclinium, adorned with mythological themes, reflects the artistic taste of the period. The upper floor, now collapsed, had floors and frescoes in the third style.
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