The Roman gladiators in chariots that greeted guests as they walked into the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club for the recent Renaissance Ball let people know that they were being transported in spirit back to ancient Rome for a fun evening of dancing, food, wine and more.

The 45th annual Renaissance Ball, benefiting the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, celebrated the museum’s current exhibit “The Painters of Pompeii” with images of Roman frescoes and live action scenes depicting a Roman fountain complete with a goddess, a scene with Hercules and more.