Tomb 57 (Severan)

Extensive remains of paintings were found in this small, freestanding columbarium (the interior measures only 1.45 x 1.34). Red and green bands frame panels with a yellow background. In the central niche in the back wall, framed by green columns, is a heroized deceased man, holding a lance. To the left and right of the niche are winged Victories wearing purple mantles.

Oil painting of the tomb.
Image: Calza 1940, Tav. I.

Back wall and side walls.
Photo: ICCD E041028.

Back wall, left part.
Photo: Calza 1940, fig. 69.

A heroized deceased man in the central niche in the back wall.
Photo: ICCD E041166.

Victoria to the left of the central niche.
Photo: ICCD E041099.

Victoria to the right of the central niche.
Photo: ICCD E041055.

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On the left wall is a deceased woman, reclining on a kline. She is flanked by servants, one with a wreath of flowers, the other holding a bread.

A deceased woman on a kline, between people sacrificing.
Photo: ICCD E041109.

Servant holding a bread.
Photo: ICCD E041173.

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On the right wall are still lives.

A still life: bread or sacrificial cake.
Photo: ICCD E041181.

A still life: garland and sacrificial cake.
Photo: ICCD E041108.

A still life: a bunch of herbs and two pears on a little table.
Photo: ICCD E041172.

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In a tondo in the centre of the ceiling is Aion in the Zodiac. In the four corners are the heads of the Four Seasons.

Back wall and barrel vault.
Photo: ICCD E041100.

The ceiling.
Photo: ICCD E041110.

Aion and the Zodiac.
Photo: ICCD E041056.

A season: Spring.
Photo: ICCD E041084.

A season: Winter.
Photo: ICCD E017003.

A season: Winter.
Photo: ICCD E041048.

A season: Summer.
Photo: ICCD E041047.