Aphrodite Anadyomene from Pompeii (detail) 

This is a detail of a Roman fresco depicting Aphrodite Anadyomene, a famous subject in classical art, which is based on a lost painting by Apelles. Apelles was a Greek painter from the 4th century BC renowned for his mastery of realism. The detail shows a figure possibly representing Eros, holding a spear in one hand. The original painting was probably a representation of Aphrodite emerging from the sea, a popular theme in ancient Greek art. This detail provides a glimpse into the artistic style of Apelles, whose work was highly influential in the development of Roman art.