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In the wall painting "Portrait of a Married Couple" a baker by the name Terrentius Neo is shown alongside his wife. What does the portrait say about her status in Pompeii?
What is a sense of equality between her husband and herself. The depiction of a writing utensil and a tablet indicates that she can read and write and thus, probably helps her husband run his business.
BONUS: Women in Roman society had a larger presence in the public sphere