Domus Collection

Mosaic of Orpheus. Miletus. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany
Mosaic of Orpheus. 200 AD. Of a private room, dining room or triclinium of a roman domus. From Miletus. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Elevation and floor plan of a house in Pompeii, showing the oecus, exedra, triclinium, cubiculum, peristylium
FLO4686908 Elevation and floor plan of a house in Pompeii, showing the oecus, exedra, triclinium, cubiculum, peristylium, viridarium, piscina, apotheca, tablinum, libreca, atrium, ala, impluvium

Elevation and floor plan of a house in Pompeii, showing the oecus, exedra, triclinium, cubiculum, peristylium, viridarium, piscina, apotheca, tablinum, bibliotheca, atrium, ala, impluvium, officina

Italy, Pompeii. House of the Vettii. 1st century AD. Triclinium. Fresco depicting Cupids selling wine. Detail. Date: 2014

Italy, Pompeii. House of the Wild Boar (Street of Abundance). Roman mosaic of the atrium depicting geometric motifs. In the centre a hunting scene: dogs attacking a wild boar. Date: 2014

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Italy, Mantua Province, Mantua. Town view and Palazzo Ducale from Lago Inferiore, dawn. Date: 19/05/2006

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Italy, Mantua Province, Mantua. Town view and Palazzo Ducale from Lago Inferiore, dusk. Date: 19/05/2006

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Italy, Mantua Province, Mantua. Town view and Palazzo Ducale from Lago Inferiore, dawn. Date: 19/05/2006

The House of Dionysus, one of the Roman domus of Ortaglia: detail of the mosaic floor representing Dionysus
5973839 The House of Dionysus, one of the Roman domus of Ortaglia: detail of the mosaic floor representing Dionysus and the panther (mosaic) by Roman; Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta

King Edward VII visiting the House of Vettii in Pompeii, May 1906 (litho)
6014619 King Edward VII visiting the House of Vettii in Pompeii, May 1906 (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roman domus of St. Giulia: detail of a frescoed wall representing a basket of red roses, II century AD (fresco)
5973847 Roman domus of St. Giulia: detail of a frescoed wall representing a basket of red roses, II century AD (fresco) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

One of the Roman domus of Ortaglia: detail of the mosaic floor of the Viridarium (mosaic)
5973841 One of the Roman domus of Ortaglia: detail of the mosaic floor of the Viridarium (mosaic) by Roman; Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Brescia)

The house of Dionysus, one of the Roman domus of Ortaglia: detail of the mosaic floor representing Dionysus
5973838 The house of Dionysus, one of the Roman domus of Ortaglia: detail of the mosaic floor representing Dionysus and the panther (mosaic) by Roman; Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta

The House of Vettii, Pompeii, from The Underwood Travel Library
TPG405705 The House of Vettii, Pompeii, from The Underwood Travel Library, 1895 (sepia photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Plan and elevation of the Baths of Titus, Rome. Thermae Titi, public baths built by Emperor Titus. Terme di Tito. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Wall painting showing Bacchus, Venus and Apollo from a secluded seated area in a corner of a garden in the Domus M. Herenulli Communis or House of Apollo, Reg. VI, Ins. VII, No. 23

Wall painting of an arabesque with stag and cupid (top) and a panel with a mask of Pan (below), both from Domus Vedi Sirici or House of Siricus, VII.1.47

Columns and cornices from Pompeii
Column (left) from Casa di Caccia Antica or House of the Ancient Hunt, VII.IV.48, Column (right) from Domus M. Asellini or House of Adonis, VI.VII.18, head of Oceanus from Domus M

Wall painting from a room in the Domus M. Asellini or House of Adonis or House of Venus and Adonis or Casa di Ione or Casa con Xystus, Reg. VI.7.18

Italy, Lazio, Rome, The Palatine, paths through Domus Flavia

Roma Antiqua, 1785 (engraving)
3037943 Roma Antiqua, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; out of copyright

Italy. Pompeii. House of Venus. Fresco. Garden with birds ar
Roman Art. Italy. Pompeii. House of Venus or House of D. Lucretii Satrii Valentes. Fresco. Garden with birds around the fountain and mask. 1st century. Painted wall on south wall of peristyle

Spain. Italica. House of Hylas. Domus roman. Mosaic
Spain. Andalusia. Roman city of Italica. Founded in 206 BC. House of Hylas. Domus roman. Mosaic

Italy. Pompeii. House of Vetti. Domus. 1st century AD. Peris
Italy. Pompeii. House of Vetti. Was a domus owned by Aulus Vettius Conviva and Aulus Vettius Restitutus, two successful freeman. 1st century AD. Peristyle

Roman domus, artwork C017 / 7195
Roman domus. Cutaway artwork of a typical upper class Roman house, known as a domus. This sort of house would be inhabited by the wealthy

Spain. Catalonia. Empuries. The Mosaic floor of roman house. 2nd-1st BC. L Escala. Province of Girona

Roman mosaic from Villa de las Tiendas. Geometric decoration. Merida (Augusta Emerita). Detail. 4th C. Spain

Roman period. Spain. Catalonia. Empuries city. 2A Domus. 1st century AD. Mural painting

Early Christian art. Marble tombstone. Spain
Early Christian art. Marble tombstone. Relief fragment with flowers and vases. From Domus Ecclesiae or Merida basilica. Badajoz. Spain. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Catalonia

Italy. Pompeii. Villa of the Mysteries. Built in the 2nd BC and reformed Imperial era

Italy. Pompeii. Villa of the Vettii. 1st AD century. Fresco with ship, fisher, woman and putto

Italy. Pompeii. House of the Vettii. Reconstruction of the p
Italy. Pompeii. House of the Vettii. Luxurious residence (domus). Reconstruction of the peristyle

Roman art. Italy. Pompeii. House of Octavius Quartio Atrium
Roman art. Italy. Pompeii. House of Octavius Quartio or House of Loreius Tiburtinus. Atrium with impluvium. 1st century AD

Italy. Pompeii. The House of the Faun. 2nd century BC
Roman Art. Italy. Pompeii. The House of the Faun. Built during the 2nd century BC. Private residence. Bronze statue of the dancing faun located, originally, on the lip of the impluvium

Domus Aurea (Golden House). Rome. Italy
Domus Aurea (Golden House). Villa built by the Emperor Nero after the great fire between 64-68 A.C. Rome. Italy

Spain. Italica. House of Exendra. Ruins. Domus roman. 2nd ce
Spain. Andalusia. Roman city of Italica. Founded in 206 BC. House of Exendra. Ruins. Domus roman. 2nd century

Spain. Italica. House of the Neptune. Labyrinth Mosaic. Domu
Spain. Roman city of Italica. Founded in 206 BC. House of Neptune. Labyrinth Mosaic. Domus roman

Roman city of Italica. House of the Birds. Mosaic. Spain
Spain. Italica. Roman city founded c. 206 BC. House of the Birds. Central mosaic. Andalusia

Roman city of Italica. House of the Birds. Spain
Spain. Italica. Roman city founded c. 206 BC. House of the Birds. Fountain close to the peristyle portico. Andalusia

Roman city of Italica. House of the Birds. Bread oven. Spain
Spain. Italica. Roman city founded c. 206 BC. House of the Birds. Bread oven. Andalusia

Roman city of Italica. Mosaic at the Domus of Neptune. Spain
Spain. Italica. Roman city founded c. 206 BC. Domus of Neptune. Mosaic. Andalusia

Roman city of Italica. House of Neptune. Spain
Spain. Italica. Roman city founded c. 206 BC. House of Neptune. Mosaic detail. Andalusia

Roman city of Italica. Domus of the Exedra. Spain
Spain. Italica. Roman city founded c. 206 BC. Domus of the Exedra. Cruciform pillars of the perimeter portico. Andalusia

Italy. Pompeii. The House of Adonis. Atrium

Italy. Pompeii. 1st century AD. House of Julia. Garden
Italy. Pompeii.1st century AD. House of Julia. Garden surrounded by original marble-embellished quadrangular columns

Roman Villa of Pisoes. Polychrome mosaic with geometric moti
Roman Art. Portugal. Roman Villa of Pisoes. 1st to 4th century. Polychrome mosaic decorated with geometric motifs. Detail. Near Beja. El Alentejo

Ostia Antica. House of Cupid and Psyche. Opus sectile floor
Ostia Antica. House of Cupid and Psyche. 4th century AD. Opus sectile floor. Detail. Italy

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"Exploring the Magnificent Domus: A Journey through Ancient Roman Homes" Step into the past and immerse yourself in the grandeur of ancient Roman homes, known as domus. These architectural marvels offer a glimpse into the opulent lifestyles of their inhabitants. Let's embark on a captivating journey to some remarkable examples scattered across Europe. In Berlin, Germany, at the Pergamon Museum, behold the mesmerizing Mosaic of Orpheus from Miletus. This intricate artwork transports us to another era with its vivid colors and mythical scenes. Traveling south to Italy, we find ourselves in Pompeii, where two extraordinary houses await our discovery. The House of the Vettii takes us back to the 1st century AD with its well-preserved frescoes and exquisite decorations that showcase wealth and taste. Next door lies the House of Wild Boar, named after a stunning mosaic depicting this majestic creature. Its detailed craftsmanship captivates visitors as they stroll through its corridors. Continuing our exploration within Pompeii's boundaries is an enchanting visit to the House of Venus. Here, a fresco adorns one wall portraying a serene garden filled with birds—a testament to nature's beauty cherished by its former residents. Let us now delve deeper into these magnificent dwellings by examining an elevation and floor plan from another house in Pompeii. This blueprint offers insights into how these homes were structured—each room serving specific purposes while maintaining an overall sense of harmony. Venturing beyond Italy’s borders brings us to Spain's Italica and its awe-inspiring House of Hylas—a true gem among Roman domus structures. Admire its breathtaking mosaic floors that narrate tales from Greek mythology while marveling at their vibrant colors that have stood against time itself. Returning once again to Pompeii is yet another splendid example—the renowned House of Vetti dating back to the 1st century AD.