caption: The image shows a fresco on the wall of a house in Pompeii, Italy, depicting a man holding a sword. The painting is believed to be from the Roman period, dating back to the 6th century BC. The man is wearing a long, flowing robe and has a determined expression on his face. He is standing in a heroic pose, with his sword held firmly in his right hand and his left arm raised in a defensive stance. The background of the painting is a deep blue, with a few stars twinkling in the night sky.