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[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 4 points 2 days ago

Explanation: Just a caricature in Pompeiian graffiti of the 1st century AD, a rare Roman city preserved (ironically) by being buried under volcanic ash. "[This] is Rufus" is scrawled above the drawing. Say hi to Rufus, everyone!

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rufus_est_caricature_villa_misteri_Pompeii.jpg