caption: The image shows a fresco on the wall of a house in Pompeii, Italy depicting a woman with a snake in her hand. The painting is believed to be from the Roman period, dating back to the 6th century BC. The woman is wearing a long, flowing dress and has a serene expression on her face. Her hair is pulled back in a bun and she is standing in a graceful pose. The background of the painting is a deep blue, with a few stars twinkling in the night sky.