Include woollen fillets and a simple loom to signify purity and religious devotion.

Incorporate the iconic "Pompeian Red" —a deep, earthy cinnabar—and warm ochre tones found in the frescoes Maiuri excavated. Venus on the Shell (Venus in a Bikini)

A central figure of Venus reclining in a giant sea shell, often accompanied by Cupids or dolphins.

For further inspiration, you can view high-resolution examples of these styles in the Roman Painting collection at . Roman Painting - The Metropolitan Museum of Art

One of the most famous images associated with Maiuri’s mid-century excavations is the (Venus in a Shell).

Focus on the Fourth Style , which is more theatrical and decorative, featuring "floating" figures against solid, saturated backgrounds. The Ideal Matrona (Lucretia)

The 1953 book by Amedeo Maiuri is a foundational work that cataloged the vibrant frescoes of Pompeii and Herculaneum. To create a piece inspired by this specific era of art history, you could focus on one of the primary themes documented by Maiuri: Ariadne Abandoned on Naxos