Three plaster casts of human figures, representing victims of the 79 AD Vesuvius eruption, are displayed within the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, likely in an open-air exhibition area such as the Orto dei Fuggiaschi

Three plaster casts of human figures, representing victims of the 79 AD Vesuvius eruption, are displayed within the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, likely in an open-air exhibition area such as the Orto dei Fuggiaschi. The casts rest on a coarse, dark grey substrate of volcanic debris, viewed through a reflective glass barrier. In the foreground, a smaller human figure, potentially a child, lies prone with its head turned downwards, partially obscured by the debris. To its right, a larger figure is positioned on its left side, with knees bent and both arms raised towards its head in what appears to be a protective or distressed posture. A third, partially visible larger cast is located to the far left, showing only a portion of its torso. The background, visible through the display and reflected on the glass, reveals an outdoor environment with ancient stone walls and sparse vegetation, consistent with the excavated ruins of Pompeii.