The study of the fragmentary paintings permits us to considerably complete our knowledge of painted decoration. Unfortunately, they cannot always be replaced on their original walls. In effect, it is often a question of rubble thrown in the earth which filled in the first state of the residence. An enclosed garden on a black background (hortus conclusus) is typical of the Third Pompeian style, and also a candelabra on a black background over the speckled plinth in Room 39 ; other elements of a trompe-l’œil fluted column with raised stucco may be older. The scenes of munera were reexamined and could belong to the garden wall. They are anterior to the middle of the Second Century A.D. Being on a monumental scale they don’t fit in with their ...