What kind of monument flaunts kneading bowls as decoration? You might ask yourself this very question standing before the Sepolcro del fornaio Eurisace. This unique tomb isn’t shy about its purpose. It was built for a baker, Marcus Vergilius Eurysaces, and his wife Atistia, around the 1st century BC. Now, the Sepolcro del fornaio Eurisace isn’t your average Roman tomb. It’s a testament to the wealth and pride of a successful freedman. The frieze, a band of carvings adorning the top, tells the story of Eurysaces’ success. It depicts the entire bread-making process, from grinding grain to weighing loaves. Even those curious cylindrical elements integrated into the tomb’s design? Scholars believe they represent the kneading bowls of Eurysaces’ bakery. The Sepolcro del fornaio Eurisace stands as a symbol of a social climber who made his fortune in ancient Rome. It reminds us that even in a society obsessed with lineage, hard work and a good loaf of bread could earn you a lasting legacy.
Chiesa di Santa Maria in Monticelli
Is this heaven? Because standing before the Chiesa di Santa Maria in Monticelli, one might feel a touch of the