Architectural Elements in Sirmium Wall Paintings

Abstract

Among the fragments of Sirmium wall paintings from the Museum of Srem in Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia, there are those on which elements of architectural structures, otherwise performed in stone and stucco as differently shaped decorations, as well as whole building entities, are depicted. They originate from private and public buildings dated to the period from the 2nd to the 4th century AD. The most interesting one is the architectural scene with a kantharos, which has not been fully restored yet. Its importance lies in the fact that no Roman wall paintings with architectural scenes have been found in the territory of Serbia, or at least have not been published until now.