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PPM7_1039
What is depicted on the red plinth?
['Plants']
PPM7_1039
What is the color of the plinth?
['Red']
PPM7_1039
What is the condition of the wall decoration?
['Preserved in better condition', 'Among the simplest of this scheme.']
PPM7_1039
What is the prominent feature of the middle area of the wall?
['A central aedicule']
PPM7_1039
What kind of edges are mentioned in the description of the middle area?
['Carpet edges with two parallel lines']
PPM7_1039
What room is depicted in the image?
['Room (m), wall W, antechamber']
PPM7_1039
What style of decoration is preserved on this wall?
['IV style']
PPM7_1077
Based on the image, what seems to have happened to the lower portion of the wall?
['It appears to be significantly damaged or deteriorated, showing a large section of rubble and possibly some remaining plaster.']
PPM7_1077
What kind of floor was present in this room?
['Floor with the emblem of opus sectile of colored marble']
PPM7_1077
What other house is mentioned in relation to similar decorative motifs?
['House VTI 12, 26']
PPM7_1077
What remains of the original wall decorations?
['Background colors: red plinth and plinth, yellow middle area']
PPM7_1077
What type of decoration is mentioned as being present on the wall shown in the image?
['IV style decoration', 'paintings of Silenus with Dionysus as a child', "fragment with 'nest of cupids'", 'vignettes with Seasons']
PPM7_1080
Based on the description, where else is this same subject matter depicted?
['An adjacent house (number 26)', 'The triclinium of the House of the Tragic Poet']
PPM7_1080
What is suggested by the presence of different materials in the wall (e.g., stone and what looks like brick)?
['Possible repairs or additions to the wall over time, using different building materials']
PPM7_1080
Describe the color palette of the image.
['The image is monochromatic, in shades of grey, due to the black and white nature of the photograph.']
PPM7_1080
What is the condition of the plaster or paint on the wall?
['It is heavily damaged, flaking, and eroded, with large areas missing']
PPM7_1080
What is the overall composition of the image (considering the wall and the painting)?
["A primarily vertical composition, dominated by the wall's height and the horizontal layering of the painting remnants."]
PPM7_1080
What is the primary subject depicted in the fragmentary painting on the wall?
['Artemis and Kallisto']
PPM7_1080
What is the significance of the presence of this subject matter in multiple locations?
['It suggests a common artistic theme or iconographic tradition in the area.']
PPM7_1080
What is the state of preservation of the painting on the wall?
['Fragmentary']
PPM7_1080
What is the texture of the wall's surface?
['Rough, uneven, showing signs of age and deterioration']
PPM7_1080
What material appears to comprise the majority of the wall?
['Stone or brick']
PPM7_1106
What are some of the figures present in the scene?
['A reclining male figure (possibly a god or hero)', 'Cupid (or Eros), a winged cherub', 'An eagle perched in a tree', 'A figure observing from a rock in the background']
PPM7_1106
What is depicted in the image?
['A classical scene showing a sleeping male figure, possibly a god or hero, with Cupid (or Eros) and an eagle nearby. There is also a figure perched on a rock in the background.', 'A drawing or etching illustrating a mythological or allegorical scene. It appears to be in a neoclassical style.']
PPM7_1106
What is the role of the figure observing from the rock?
['It is unclear. They could be a deity, a witness to the scene, or a muse.']
PPM7_1106
What is the significance of the eagle in the scene?
['It could be a symbol of power, royalty, or Zeus (Jupiter)', 'Its presence could add to the mythological or allegorical nature of the scene.']
PPM7_1106
What is the style of the artwork?
['Neoclassical', 'The style is reminiscent of classical Greek or Roman art, with idealized figures and a focus on line and form.']
PPM7_1106
What medium is the image likely to be?
['A drawing (possibly pen and ink)', 'An etching or print']
PPM7_1106
What might be the subject matter of the artwork?
['A mythological narrative or allegorical representation', "The scene might depict a moment of rest, contemplation, or a god's intervention."]
PPM7_1305
What is depicted in the image?
['A drawing of Venus, the goddess of love, fishing.', 'A sketch showing Venus with a cupid.', "A reproduction of a painting of Venus fishing, with a variation in the cupid's position."]
PPM7_1305
What is the cupid's apparent purpose in this drawing?
["To learn Venus's fishing movements."]
PPM7_1305
What is the medium of the drawing?
['Pencil']
PPM7_1305
What is the significance of the drawing?
['It is a reproduction of a painting.', 'It shows a variation in the positioning of Cupid compared to other versions.', 'It was executed in the same year as the discovery of the original painting.']
PPM7_1305
What is Venus doing in the image?
['Fishing with a rod and line']
PPM7_1305
What is Venus's attire in the drawing?
['Partially covered by a red and blue mantle.', 'She is mostly nude, partially draped']
PPM7_1305
What year was the drawing executed?
['The same year as the discovery of the original painting.']
PPM7_1305
Who is the artist of the drawing?
['G. Discanno']
PPM7_1334
Describe the quality of the provided image of the drawing.
['It is a pencil sketch that appears faint and somewhat unclear.']
PPM7_1334
Is the exact location of the original painting known?
['No']
PPM7_1334
What is depicted in the drawing by G. Discanno?
['Mars and Venus in a triclinium (a Roman dining room).']
PPM7_1334
What is Mars's position relative to Venus in the drawing?
['He sits behind her.']
PPM7_1334
What is the figure at the bottom right of the drawing?
['A cupid putting a plumed helmet on his head.']
PPM7_1334
What is the overall style of the Discanno drawing?
['Little defined']
PPM7_1334
What is the state of Venus's clothing in the drawing?
['She is almost naked.']
PPM7_1334
What might be located on the left side of the drawing?
['Other cupids']
PPM7_1370
What architectural elements are mentioned in the description that are visible (or partially visible) in the image?
['Black plinth', 'Cupids', 'Caryatid', 'Aedicula (partially preserved)', 'Columns (at least one partially preserved)']
PPM7_1370
What caused the damage to the fresco shown in the image?
['The construction of an oven wall which protruded into the room, interrupting the original decoration.']
PPM7_1370
What does the image primarily show in terms of color?
['Grayscale variations, suggesting the original fresco likely included a range of colors but those details are now mostly lost or obscured.']
PPM7_1370
What is depicted in the image?
["A fragment of a fresco from the Esedra (z'), showing parts of a black plinth with cupids, a caryatid, and a scene possibly depicting Perseus and Andromeda.", 'A damaged section of a 3rd-style Roman wall painting, showing only portions of the original design due to later construction.']
PPM7_1370
What mythological figures are mentioned in relation to the preserved painting?
['Perseus', 'Andromeda']
PPM7_1370
What style of decoration is the fresco described as?
['3rd-style decoration']
PPM7_1384
What colors were originally present in the complete painting?
['White, green, purple, black, red, purplish-blue.']
PPM7_1384
What is depicted in the image?
['A fragment of a wall painting from an ancient Roman house (Oecus).', 'A damaged section of a fresco, showing remnants of its original design.', 'A black and white photograph of an archaeological find, specifically a portion of a painted wall.']
PPM7_1384
What is the architectural context of this wall painting?
["It was located in the 'Oecus' (a reception room) of a Roman house.", 'Specifically, it was on wall E within the central aedicule.']
PPM7_1384
What is the color of the plinth?
['Black with red squares.']
PPM7_1384
What is the overall condition of the depicted wall fragment?
['Damaged and fragmentary.', 'Highly deteriorated, with significant loss of paint and structural integrity.', 'Preserves only a portion of the original artwork.']
PPM7_1384
What is the style of the painting?
['III Style, phase IIB.']
PPM7_1387
What architectural feature is mentioned in relation to the wall painting?
['An aedicule (a small architectural recess or shrine), a lunette (a semicircular space above a door or window), and a vaulted ceiling.']
PPM7_1387
What color is the background of the lunette mentioned in the description?
['White']
PPM7_1387
What is depicted in the image?
['A damaged section of a wall, possibly from an ancient Roman building, showing remnants of frescoes or painted decoration. The image is a black and white photograph of a wall in poor condition. The details of the frescoes are largely indistinguishable in the provided image.']
PPM7_1387
What is the condition of the wall depicted in the image?
['The wall is significantly damaged. The description mentions a hole made by Pompeians and the image shows substantial deterioration of the painted surface.']
PPM7_1387
What is the context of the image?
["The image shows the wall of an 'Oecus' (a type of Roman room). Specifically, it depicts the section damaged by Pompeians after the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. The wall originally featured a tripartite structure, a painting of Atalanta and Meleager (now vanished), a seascape cartoon (also vanished), hanging masks, and depictions of cupids."]
PPM7_1387
What objects are the cupids depicted with?
['One cupid is depicted with an oinochoe (a type of wine jug) and a sacrificial knife. Another is shown with a hare and a green fruit.']
PPM7_1387
What significant elements of the original wall decoration are but are no longer visible in the image?
['The painting of Atalanta and Meleager, the seascape cartoon, the winged Nike (statue) above the aedicule, and cupids with various objects.']
PPM7_1389
What condition is the wall in?
['The wall is heavily damaged, showing cracks, missing plaster, and exposed stonework.']
PPM7_1389
What is depicted in the central painting of the Oecus (c) wall W?
['The dressing table of Venus assisted by two cupids.']
PPM7_1389
What is depicted in the panel closest to the window of the Oecus (c) wall W?
['Another landscape with buildings and a peasant carrying a load and leaning on a stick.']
PPM7_1389
What is shown in the first panel on the left of the Oecus (c) wall W?
['A landscape with buildings adorned with loggias and statues, a circular tower, a bridge with a man on horseback, and a servant.']
PPM7_1389
What is the cupid in the second panel wearing?
['A red cloak.']
PPM7_1389
What is the overall subject of the vignettes on the Oecus (c) wall W?
['Landscapes, figures (cupids, Venus, a man on horseback, a peasant), and scenes suggesting classical mythology or everyday life.']
PPM7_1389
What materials appear to be present in the wall depicted in the image?
['Plaster, stone, and possibly metal (from the visible wires or rods).']
PPM7_1389
What object does the cupid in the second panel of the Oecus (c) wall W hold?
['A dead rooster.']
PPM7_156
What is depicted in the image?
['A black and white photograph of a partially ruined wall with remnants of ancient decorations or frescoes.', 'A section of a wall from an ancient Roman building, showing stonework and faded wall paintings.']
PPM7_156
What is the condition of the wall shown in the photograph?
['Partially ruined, showing both preserved sections and areas of significant damage.']
PPM7_156
What is the significance of the wall's decoration?
['The wall decoration is well-preserved and has been documented by several artists and researchers, including Zahn, Niccolini, and Boulanger.']
PPM7_156
What kind of image is it?
['A black and white photograph']
PPM7_156
What type of material seems to be used for the wall?
['Stone, judging from the appearance of the visible parts of the structure.']
PPM7_1665
Based on the image, what can you infer about the painting technique?
['It appears to be a fresco or a similar wall painting technique.', 'The paint seems to have been applied directly onto the wall surface.']
PPM7_1665
What is a triclinium?
['A dining room in a Roman house.', 'A Roman dining area.']
PPM7_1665
What is depicted in the image?
['A vignette of a cupid in flight.', 'A flying cupid.']
PPM7_1665
What is the condition of the artwork shown in the image?
['Fragmented or damaged', 'The artwork shows significant damage and loss of paint.']
PPM7_1665
What is the style of the artwork?
['IV style']
PPM7_1666
Based on the image, what can be inferred about the original artwork?
['It was likely a colourful painting, judging from the remaining traces.', 'The cupid was probably depicted in motion.']
PPM7_1666
What is depicted in the image?
['A vignette of a cupid in flight.', 'A partially preserved painting of a cupid.']
PPM7_1666
What is the condition of the image?
['Partially preserved', 'Damaged', 'Shows signs of age and deterioration', 'Difficult to discern the complete details']
PPM7_1666
What might be the significance of the location (triclinium) of the artwork?
['Triclinia were dining rooms in Roman houses, suggesting the artwork was for the enjoyment of the diners.', 'The artwork might have been part of a larger decorative scheme within the room.']
PPM7_1666
What type of artistic style might the image represent?
['Vignette', 'Possibly Roman fresco painting given the context of a triclinium']
PPM7_1668
What is the location of this artwork, as indicated by the description?
['Triclinium (25), E wall, N section']
PPM7_1668
What is a patera?
['A shallow, usually round, dish used in ancient times, often for offerings.']
PPM7_1668
What is a Triclinium?
['A Roman dining room.']
PPM7_1668
What is depicted in the image?
['A vignette of a cupid in flight holding a patera with offerings.', 'A flying cupid with a shallow bowl or dish (patera).']
PPM7_1668
What is the artistic medium of the depicted artwork?
['The image quality is too poor to state with certainty. However given the context, it may be a fresco or a painting on a wall.']
PPM7_1668
What is the overall condition of the artwork as shown in the image?
['The image appears faded and somewhat damaged; details are not easily discernible.']
PPM7_1668
What is the style of the artwork depicted in the image?
['IV style']
PPM7_1668
What kind of offerings might the cupid be carrying?
["Fruits, flowers, wine, incense. (These are common ancient offerings, but the image doesn't specify.)"]
PPM7_1669
Describe the condition of the artwork based on the image.
['The artwork appears to be damaged or faded, with a mottled or textured appearance.', 'The image is unclear and shows significant deterioration.']
PPM7_1669
What can be inferred about the age of the artwork?
['The artwork appears to be ancient, considering its description and condition.', "The 'IV style' designation suggests a specific historical period."]
PPM7_1669
What is depicted in the image?
['A vignette of a cupid in flight carrying a tray with offerings.', 'A flying cupid with a tray.']
PPM7_1669
What is the cupid carrying?
['A tray with offerings']
PPM7_1669
What is the overall color scheme of the artwork?
['The image is primarily in shades of gray, suggesting a monochrome or faded palette.']