Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals

Numa Pompilio istituisce il culto delle Vestali
Author: 

Cavalier d'Arpino (Giuseppe Cesari 1568-1640)

Type: 
Fresco
Year: 
1636-1638
Material and technique: 
Fresco

Opere del percorso

The hall

Appartamento dei Conservatori - Sala degli Orazi e Curiazi

The fresco decoration of this large room was carried out by Cavalier d'Arpino (Giuseppe Cesari) at the end XVI century and the beginning of the XVII century. 
Originally conceived as tapestries to be hung along the walls, these frescoes portray historical episodes of Ancient Rome, which also inspire the monochrome medallions below.