Tomb of the Triclinium

The Tomb of the Triclinium contains detailed wall paintings depicting dining scenes with figures reclining on couches and accompanied by musicians.

Discovered in 1830, this underground chamber tomb from 470 BCE represents the architectural and artistic practices of the Etruscan civilization.

The frescoes display ancient banquet customs where attendees reclined on three klinai while musicians performed and dancers moved among small trees.

The original frescoes, now preserved at the Tarquinia National Museum, underwent removal in 1949 to prevent further deterioration of the artwork.

A painted cat prowls beneath the dining couches toward a rooster and partridge, adding naturalistic elements to the ceremonial banquet scene.

Part of: Necropolis of Monterozzi

GPS coordinates: 42.24875,11.77160

Latest update: May 13, 2025 08:25