A recently excavated house contains at least four paintings including an artistic depiction of copulation between a satyr and a nymph.

Archaeologists at Pompeii have unearthed a new residence decorated with a series of frescoes including some erotic scenes.

This early work by Nicholas Poussin was initially rejected by experts, in part because of its racy subject matter. The ...

Despite its unusually small size, the newly unearthed House of Phaedra is covered in elaborate frescos depicting mythological ...

Elvgren died in 1980, and his paintings continue to be highly sought after by collectors, the highest auction sale price being $286,800 for the painting Gay nymph (oil on canvas).

AN ancient Pompeii home filled with saucy paintings and unseen art has been uncovered 2,000 years after it was buried under volcanic ash. This unusually small and extravagantly decorated home, ...

On August 24, 79 C.E., Mount Vesuvius erupted and encased the nearby Roman city of Pompeii in ash. Today, the city is a time ...

The long-running fundraiser might be the only place where the two worlds truly do intertwine in a way that seems seamless.

A newly uncovered house in Pompeii, though small, reveals an intricate collection of frescoes that offer a glimpse into the ...

There's something eternally fascinating about the art of sculpture, more so when it depicts the human form. Michelangelo, for ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a well-preserved house in ancient Pompeii, featuring frescoes depicting scenes from Greek and ...

LACMA's Art + Film Gala, presented by Gucci, took place at the museum on Saturday night, raised a record-setting $6.4 million ...