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Roman seafood mosaic
Roman seafood mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall. This marine fauna mosaic is from the House of the Faun, in Pompeii, Italy, and accurately depicts over twenty forms of fish, shellfish and eels. At centre, an octopus attacks a lobster. Surrounding them are dogfish, morays, sea basses, sea breams, mullets, and electric rays. This mosaic is displayed in the Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy
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Ancient Rome Antiquity Art History Cephalopod Classical Dog Fish Fishing Italian Italy Life Lobster Mollusc Moray Mosaic Mosaic Tile Museum Naples National Archaeological Museum Natural History Octopus Pattern Pompeii Roman Rome Sea Food Shell Fish Stone Tile Tiled Tiles Eels Electric Ray Electric Rays House Of The Faun Morays Mullet Mullets Sea Bass Sea Bream
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich history and beauty of ancient Rome with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating Roman Seafood Mosaic, captured by Science Photo Library, showcases the intricate artistry and vibrant colors that define this timeless art form. Each print is meticulously crafted from small pieces of colored glass or stone, bringing the intricate patterns and designs to life on your wall. Transport yourself back in time and add a touch of history and elegance to your home or office with our Fine Art Prints.
Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions. Hahnemühle certified studio for digital fine art printing. Printed on 308gsm Photo Rag Paper.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42.1cm x 42cm (16.6" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a remarkable Roman seafood mosaic, an exquisite example of ancient artistry. Mosaics, composed of small pieces of colored glass or stone, were skillfully arranged to create intricate images or patterns on floors and walls. Hailing from the House of the Faun in Pompeii, Italy, this marine fauna mosaic accurately portrays over twenty different species of fish, shellfish, and eels. At the heart of this masterpiece lies a dramatic scene: an octopus fiercely attacking a lobster. Surrounding them are various sea creatures such as dogfish, morays, sea basses, sea breams, mullets, and electric rays. Each element meticulously crafted with vibrant tiles that bring life to these aquatic inhabitants. Now housed within the Archaeological Museum of Naples in Italy's cultural capital city stands this awe-inspiring work. Its historical significance resonates deeply as it provides insights into both Roman culture and zoology during antiquity. The intricacy and attention to detail evident in this mosaic reflect not only the artistic talent but also serve as a testament to the Romans' deep appreciation for nature's wonders. This artwork serves as a bridge connecting us to ancient times while showcasing the beauty found beneath our seas. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing creation captured by Science Photo Library without commercial intent but purely for educational purposes - we are reminded once again that art has always been intertwined with history and science; forever preserving moments from our past for generations yet to come.
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