On the north wall of the caupona at VI. xiv. 28 was a cult painting. This painting depicted a nude Mercury and Bacchus. Bacchus was crowned with grape vines and was leaning on a pillar while holding his thyrsus. In his other hand, which was positioned above his head, Bacchus was holding a vessel (which presumably held wine). Mercury was depicted wearing his petasos and a cloak and holding his caduceus and a pouch. A photograph of the painting shows that the deities were framed by a border and the image was not lined up or symmetrical with the other paintings on the wall. This perhaps indicates that this painting was added after the room was originally decorated. The painting no longer survives.