The Sala della Volta Rossa (room 33), overlooking the Great Peristyle and covered by a barrel vault with a southern apse, features a remarkable decorative scheme. Its striking cinnabar-red background gives the room its name, complemented by precious pigments such as Egyptian blue and gold leaf highlights. Originally, the walls were lined with polychrome marble panels up to about 4.40 m, of which only a small trace remains at the corner between the north and east walls. Above these, the painted decoration unfolds with architectural perspectives, suspended figures, Dionysian scenes, and rich stucco details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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