This fragmentary wall-paining depicts Phaedra with an attendant, probably her nurse. The story of Phaedra's tragic love for her step-son is depicted in other early imperial paintings, often in connection with similar Greek literary themes, such as the story of Medea or Helen of Troy. Probably from Pompeii, in modern-day Italy. Roman period, 20-60 CE. Fejérváry Collection (Painting 29). (The British Museum, London).
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