Fragment of a Roman Wall Painting with Standing Figure set back to back with Inscription on Slate
Roman
This fragment of painting depicts part of a figure standing under an archway. The figure faces left, but looks over his right shoulder. White, yellow, and light pink highlights model the figure's toned body and ringlets of curly hair. A long object, possibly a staff, rests on his right shoulder and his right arm reaches up to steady the end. On the right, a decorative green band is bordered in dark red.
Two fragments set back to back in plaster: A. Part of a standing figure in fresco; B. Inscription in Slate: VI-- DUO--
Pigment, plaster, and slate
Roman Imperial period, Early