Punishment of Ixion. Roman fresco in the Fourth Style (60-79 AD) in the Ixion Room in the House of the Vettii (Casa dei Vettii) in the archaeological site of Pompeii (Pompei) near Naples, Campania, Italy. Mercury holding the caduceus is depicted in the centre. On the right is Juno on her throne, and behind her Iris stands and gestures. On the left is Vulcanus (blond figure) manning the wheel, with Ixion already tied to the wheel. Nephele sits at Mercury's feet.

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