Tunisian Mozaics: Stones Speak

01/13/2023

Modo.

A portion of the huge gladiator mosaic in the Villa Borghese in Rome, one of the most incredible ancient Roman mosaics I have ever seen. "Of particular interest is the scene with the gladiator Alumnus, who has killed the secutor (pursuer) Mazicianus, depicted supine in his own blood. Alumnus is one of the most striking figures: on his left arm he is wearing a sleeve (a piece of armour) executed with tesserae of colours ranging from red to yellow and green. Around his body, a white subligaculum (waistband) with grey streaks is held in place by a brightly coloured baldric." Per the website galleriaborghese.net. This masterpiece dates to the early 4th century AD and was found on the outskirts of Rome on property belonging to the Borghese family.

01/10/2023

Cleopatra!

Roman sculptures

01/10/2023

01/01/2023

New Year wishes from an ancient Greek mosaic floor. Halicarnassus, 4th century AD: "Health. Life (Longevity). Joy. Peace. Contentment (Good Cheer). Hope."

12/31/2022

A portion of a large Roman mosaic with cup bearers from the 4th century AD. It was found in the ancient city of Complutum and is on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid, Spain. I hope you all have a nice celebration for new years!

12/31/2022

A Roman polychrome coffered floor mosaic with depictions of plants and weapons. It dates to the mid 1st century BC, was found on the Caelian hill in Rome, and was on display last year when I took this picture in a special exhibition there in the Capitoline Museums - Centrale Montemartini.

12/20/2022

For we’re sharing the Leadenhall street mosaic that was uncovered in December 1803. The central roundel consists of a depiction of Bacchus leaning against a tigress.

©The British Museum, The Trustees of the British Museum

12/19/2022

The Roman Mosaic of the Four Seasons in the House of Dionysos at Volubilis, one of the largest archaeological sites in Morocco.
Dating 3rd century AD

12/19/2022

Roman mosaic discovered in 2021 in Hvar, Croatia. It lies less than one foot below the modern foundations.
IMAGE: Stari Grad Museum.

12/09/2022

Faire ce que tu aimes, c'est la liberté ; aimer ce que tu fais, c'est le bonheur.

12/02/2022

⚜️يعلم مركز الفنون والثقافة والآداب "القصر السعيد" أن الدخول إلى معرض "البايات الحسينيون"👑🤴 سيكون بصفة مجانية للعموم وذلك يوم الأحد 04 ديسمبر 2022.
🔸المعرض مفتوح من الساعة 10صباحا إلى الساعة الثالثة بعد الزوال.

12/02/2022

A 1st Century CE; floor mosaic in the House of Orpheus in ancient Roman city of Volubilis (capital of Mauritania Tingitana in modern Morocco); it is listed on UNESCO World Heritage List.

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12/02/2022

A portion of an early Christian Roman mosaic on the ceiling of the baptistry of San Giovanni which is attached to the Naples Cathedral in Naples, Italy. It is believed to date to the 4th century AD, making it the oldest surviving in the western Roman Empire. I didn't know this existed until I went in the cathedral today and wandered around...I am very glad I came across it.

12/01/2022

☀ Vladan Nikolić (Serbia) ☀


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