Harbour Scene at Stabiae

Fact File 24.5 cm high, roughly square 60-70AD Originall from villa at Stabiae; now in Museo Nazionale, Naples

“A gem of ancient topographical painting” Statues on columns templeColonnaded precint Colonnaded street Pier on arches 3 small boats Yellow dots (people?)‏ Arched gate Harbour entrance Bridge-shaped rock lighthouse? Arch with triton, trumpet and octopus 3-storey building with colonnades 4 large boats

Two Perspectives Linear Aerial Commonly used combination in Roman art to prvovide a “conceptual truth” - shows what really was there even though some things may have been hidden

How does the painter achieve depth?

Impressionism Sketchy outlines – a suggestion, rather than a detailed accurate representation Hinting at human form Not naturalistic Style called “impressionistic” Not naturalistic Style called “impressionistic” Just a few brushstrokes to capture essential structure of the building

Colours White on purple predominates blue for water and and sky pink yellow