caption: The image shows a fresco on the wall of a house in Pompeii, Italy depicting a man riding a horse, surrounded by a group of people. The painting is believed to be from the Roman Empire, dating back to the 4th century BC. The man is wearing a long robe and a helmet, and is holding a staff in one hand and a shield in the other. The horse is adorned with a saddle and bridle, and the people around him are wearing traditional Roman clothing. The colors used in the painting are vibrant and the details are intricate, giving the painting a lifelike quality.