Forgotten History
Tomb of the Leopards
Tarquinia, Italy
The Tomb of the Leopards (Italian: Tomba dei leopardi) is an Etruscan burial chamber so called for the confronted leopards painted above a banquet scene. The tomb is located within the Necropolis of Monterozzi, near Tarquinia, Lazio, Italy, and dates to around 470–450 BC. The painting is one of the best-preserved murals of Tarquinia, and is known for "its lively coloring, and its animated depictions rich with gestures." The subject matter is influenced by the Greek-Attic art of the first quarter of the fifth century BC. This Attic influence extends to the very figures of leopards being a main aspect of the fresco.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Tarquinia, Italy
- Coordinates
- 42.24860, 11.77160
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- Wikidata
- Q122664
What is Tomb of the Leopards?
Tomb of the Leopards is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Tomba dei Baccanti, Tomba del Tifone, Tomb of Hunting and Fishing, Tomba del Fiore di Loto.
Where is Tomb of the Leopards?
Tomb of the Leopards is in Tarquinia, Italy. Coordinates: 42.24860, 11.77160.
How do I get to Tomb of the Leopards?
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