Roman fresco, unique replica of the myth of Marsias, represented in continuous narrative. Athena, seated, plays the double flute, while a nymph shows her a mirror. To the left, Marsias observes the scene from a rock. In the center, he submits to the punishment of Apollo, surrounded by Muses. First imperial era. Pompeii. National Archaeological Museum. Naples. Italy.

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