On the framed placard on the front side of the figure's pedestal: SVLPITIA / QUAE FACERE VENERI TEMPLVM CASTAE Q PROBAEQ / SVLPITIA EX TOTA SVM MERITA VRBE LEGI / ARA PVDICITIAE PECTVS SIBI QVODQ PVDICUM EST / TERREA CVNCTA RVVT FAMA DECVSQ MANET ("I am Sulpicia, who from the whole city was deservedly selected to build the temple to the chaste and virtuous Venus. Whatever breast is chaste in itself is an altar of chastity. All earthly things come to ruin but fame and honor remain.")