“Aphrodite Anadyomene from Pompeii (detail)” is a fresco created by the artist Apelles. This artwork belongs to the Classical and Hellenistic art movements and falls under the genre of mythological painting.
The artwork depicts a youthful figure, possibly a deity or cherub, rendered with exceptional attention to detail. The cherubic figure gazes upwards, holding a staff or rod aloft in one hand, while draped modestly with a green cloth over the shoulder. The background appears textured, suggesting aged or weathered plaster typical of ancient frescoes. The expressive eyes and delicate features convey a sense of wonder or reverence, consistent with classical representations of divine or mythological subjects. The overall composition reflects the sophisticated techniques and thematic preferences characteristic of the Hellenistic period.
