Prima Porta Collection

Trompe l oeil garden from the Villa of Livia, 40-20 BC (fresco)
LRI4819896 Trompe l oeil garden from the Villa of Livia, 40-20 BC (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome

Statue of Augustus - The Vatican, Italy
Emperor Augustus (63 BC AD 14). The Prima Porta statue - Vatican, Rome, Italy. Date: circa 1910s

Trompe l oeil garden from the Villa of Livia, 40-20 BC (fresco)
LRI4819893 Trompe l oeil garden from the Villa of Livia, 40-20 BC (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome

Mosaic pavement with Egyptianizing scene, c. 130-150 A. D (stone and glass)
3615918 Mosaic pavement with Egyptianizing scene, c.130-150 A.D (stone and glass) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); 316.2x316.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Trompe l oeil garden from the Villa of Livia, 40-20 BC (fresco)
LRI4819894 Trompe l oeil garden from the Villa of Livia, 40-20 BC (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome

Trompe l oeil garden from the Villa of Livia, 40-20 BC (fresco)
LRI4819895 Trompe l oeil garden from the Villa of Livia, 40-20 BC (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome

Detail of a frieze from the tablinum, 40-20 BC (fresco)
LRI4819891 Detail of a frieze from the tablinum, 40-20 BC (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Villa of Livia, Prima Porta, Rome

Statue of the Roman Emperor Augustus, 1st century BC
Statue of the Roman Emperor Augustus from Prima Porta, Rome, 1st century BC. (Colorised artwork based on an original sculpture)

Room decoration in Livias villa, Prima Porta, Rome, late 1st century. Roman Imperial-Period. Now at National Museum Rome

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Step into the enchanting world of ancient Rome's Prima Porta, where illusion and reality merge in a breathtaking display of artistry. Wander through the trompe l'oeil gardens of Livia's villa, painted in exquisite detail on the frescoes of the early 1st century BC. Marvel at the lifelike depictions of flowers, trees, and water, so realistic you'll feel the cool breeze rustling through the leaves. Meanwhile, keep an eye out for the imposing statue of Augustus, the Roman Emperor himself, standing tall and proud in the Vatican. His serene expression and intricate clothing are a testament to the masterful craftsmanship of the sculptor. But the illusions don't stop there. Gaze upon the mosaic pavement with its Egyptianizing scene, a stunning example of the fusion of cultures in ancient Rome. And don't miss the intricate details of the frieze from the tablinum, where mythological figures and scenes of daily life come to life before your very eyes. As you explore the room decoration in Prima Porta, you'll be transported back in time to the opulent world of ancient Rome, where art, culture, and power intertwined in a dazzling display of grandeur.