The watercolor painting portrays a flatbread resembling a pizza, but lacks the prominent toppings of tomatoes and mozzarella.
In fact, tomatoes and mozzarella arrived considerably late in Europe. According to experts, Europeans began incorporating tomatoes into their cuisine only a few centuries ago. It was not until the 1700s that mozzarella was first produced, a development which led to the creation of the iconic pizza in Naples during that era.also includes fruits such as pomegranates and possibly dates, alongside a wine goblet.
As per the press release, the inspiration for this artwork was likely drawn from the Greek tradition of xenia, which focuses on the importance of hospitality. The painted silver tray was offered as a present to the guests in keeping with the Hellenistic period . This find depicts a contrast between a modest and simple meal, according to Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the director general of the“I think about the contrast between a modest and simple meal that reminds us of a sphere that stands between the pastoral and the sacred on one side, and the luxury of the silver trays and the refinement of the artistic and literary representations on the opposite side.
During the excavation work, the skeletal remains of three individuals were found in close proximity to the oven area.Mount Vesuvius' cataclysmic eruption
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