In today's #thread we are going to have a look at sadly faded mural paintings of the House of Ariadne (Regio VII, 4, 31/51), excavated in 1822, 1832, and 1846 at @pompeii_sites.

📸Pompeii in Pictures, @MANNapoli.
In today's #thread we are going to have a look at sadly faded mural paintings of the House of Ariadne (Regio VII, 4, 31/51), excavated in 1822, 1832, and 1846 at @pompeii_sites.Pompeii in Pictures, @MANNapoli.
In today's #thread we are going to have a look at sadly faded mural paintings of the House of Ariadne (Regio VII, 4, 31/51), excavated in 1822, 1832, and 1846 at @pompeii_sites.Pompeii in Pictures, @MANNapoli.
In today's #thread we are going to have a look at sadly faded mural paintings of the House of Ariadne (Regio VII, 4, 31/51), excavated in 1822, 1832, and 1846 at @pompeii_sites.Pompeii in Pictures, @MANNapoli.
Our first stop is the southern wall of the oecus, in which Venus is depicted on a sea creature, next to cupids and other water divinities. Left, drawing by Giuseppe Marsigli in 1833. Right, conservation state in 2012.
Our first stop is the southern wall of the oecus, in which Venus is depicted on a sea creature, next to cupids and other water divinities. Left, drawing by Giuseppe Marsigli in 1833. Right, conservation state in 2012.
Our first stop is the southern wall of the oecus, in which Venus is depicted on a sea creature, next to cupids and other water divinities. Left, drawing by Giuseppe Marsigli in 1833. Right, conservation state in 2012.
Perseus and Andromeda were depicted on the central panel of the west wall of the same oecus, now at @MANNapoli and presenting a better shape. Drawing by Giuseppe Marsigli (1833), painting of the wall by Antonio Ala (1856).
Perseus and Andromeda were depicted on the central panel of the west wall of the same oecus, now at @MANNapoli and presenting a better shape. Drawing by Giuseppe Marsigli (1833), painting of the wall by Antonio Ala (1856).
Perseus and Andromeda were depicted on the central panel of the west wall of the same oecus, now at @MANNapoli and presenting a better shape. Drawing by Giuseppe Marsigli (1833), painting of the wall by Antonio Ala (1856).
Perseus and Andromeda were depicted on the central panel of the west wall of the same oecus, now at @MANNapoli and presenting a better shape. Drawing by Giuseppe Marsigli (1833), painting of the wall by Antonio Ala (1856).
In a previous #thread, we have already talked about the painting of the east wall of this oecus, in which Cyparissus and Apollo have almost completely faded. https://twitter.com/cinnabarim/status/1256643161734201345
Venus and Adonis, next to two cupids, are still visible in the central panel of the northern wall of the exedra. However, the details have faded to a great extent. Left, drawing by Giuseppe Marsigli in 1835. Right, conservation state in 2012.
Venus and Adonis, next to two cupids, are still visible in the central panel of the northern wall of the exedra. However, the details have faded to a great extent. Left, drawing by Giuseppe Marsigli in 1835. Right, conservation state in 2012.
Venus and Adonis, next to two cupids, are still visible in the central panel of the northern wall of the exedra. However, the details have faded to a great extent. Left, drawing by Giuseppe Marsigli in 1835. Right, conservation state in 2012.
One of my all-time favourites is still adorning the southern wall of the exedra. In this #thread we talked about this cupids seller: https://twitter.com/cinnabarim/status/1256643146013986820
The central panel of the west wall of another oecus was part of the mythological cycle to which the house owes its name: Dionysus and Ariadne in Naxos. It was detached and stored at @MANNapoli. Drawing by Nicola La Volpe (19th century).
The central panel of the west wall of another oecus was part of the mythological cycle to which the house owes its name: Dionysus and Ariadne in Naxos. It was detached and stored at @MANNapoli. Drawing by Nicola La Volpe (19th century).
The central panel of the west wall of another oecus was part of the mythological cycle to which the house owes its name: Dionysus and Ariadne in Naxos. It was detached and stored at @MANNapoli. Drawing by Nicola La Volpe (19th century).
In the case of this exedra/tablinum, the paintings were exposed to the modern atmosphere since the excavation. Hence, the design that A. Magliano documented in 1890 is no longer visible.
In the case of this exedra/tablinum, the paintings were exposed to the modern atmosphere since the excavation. Hence, the design that A. Magliano documented in 1890 is no longer visible.
In the case of this exedra/tablinum, the paintings were exposed to the modern atmosphere since the excavation. Hence, the design that A. Magliano documented in 1890 is no longer visible.
The same has happened in this other room, in which a panel represented Ariadne abandoned at Naxos. Not only the central panel has been lost, but also the decorative pattern ("wallpaper"), characteristic of the 4th Pompeian style.
The same has happened in this other room, in which a panel represented Ariadne abandoned at Naxos. Not only the central panel has been lost, but also the decorative pattern ("wallpaper"), characteristic of the 4th Pompeian style.
The same has happened in this other room, in which a panel represented Ariadne abandoned at Naxos. Not only the central panel has been lost, but also the decorative pattern ("wallpaper"), characteristic of the 4th Pompeian style.
The same has happened in this other room, in which a panel represented Ariadne abandoned at Naxos. Not only the central panel has been lost, but also the decorative pattern ("wallpaper"), characteristic of the 4th Pompeian style.
The same has happened in this other room, in which a panel represented Ariadne abandoned at Naxos. Not only the central panel has been lost, but also the decorative pattern ("wallpaper"), characteristic of the 4th Pompeian style.
On the contrary, this panel representing Theseus abandoning Ariadne was indeed detached and is nowadays conserved at @MANNapoli. The last image shows the original location of the panel.
On the contrary, this panel representing Theseus abandoning Ariadne was indeed detached and is nowadays conserved at @MANNapoli. The last image shows the original location of the panel.
On the contrary, this panel representing Theseus abandoning Ariadne was indeed detached and is nowadays conserved at @MANNapoli. The last image shows the original location of the panel.
On the contrary, this panel representing Theseus abandoning Ariadne was indeed detached and is nowadays conserved at @MANNapoli. The last image shows the original location of the panel.
The few examples brought up throughout this #thread are only a selection of the wonderful findings of @pompeii_sites that are only appreciable today thanks to 19th-century drawings and watercolours.
It is always difficult to find a perfect balance between in-situ conservation in such a large archaeological site and the intrinsic decontextualisation triggered by the detachment of the most attractive mural paintings, that are "worth" being preserved.
This is why we, heritage scientists, devote our work to the study and determination of the deterioration pathways that affect the conservation state of mural paintings, both conserved in situ and in museums. Check more about us in this #thread! https://twitter.com/cinnabarim/status/1261697175756705792
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