The Sorceress and Her Client From the Villa of Cicero, Pompeii

Circa 100 BC Originally in the villa of Cicero, Pompeii, now Naples Archaeological Museum 45cm high, 36 cm wide

Circa 100 BC

Originally in the villa of Cicero, Pompeii, now Naples Archaeological Museum

45cm high, 36 cm wide

Two women sitting with an old woman at a table. Older woman could be making a potion for her clients. They all have clenched hands and theatrical masks, and appear to be reciting a ritual. Could depict a scene from Greek Menander’s comedy, “Women at breakfast”. The older woman appears to be complaining, possibly the quality of her wine.

Two women sitting with an old woman at a table.

Older woman could be making a potion for her clients.

They all have clenched hands and theatrical masks, and appear to be reciting a ritual.

Could depict a scene from Greek Menander’s comedy, “Women at breakfast”.

The older woman appears to be complaining, possibly the quality of her wine.

Style Depth and space are created by: Horizontal and vertical bands Table in middle Highlighting of woman in profile

Depth and space are created by:

Horizontal and vertical bands

Table in middle

Highlighting of woman in profile