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Wall Painting Fragment with Mask

Wall Painting Fragment with Mask

Roman

This fragment depicts a mask in the center of a delicate green vine medallion. Careful highlighting in white and light pink render eyes, a nose, and mouth. The delicate green leaves of the vine are dotted with pink and yellow fruit. A very thin brush was used to apply the yellow paint to the black background, likely in one continuous stroke.

Pigment on plaster

Roman Imperial period, Early

Fragments