Tessera Collection

Roman mosaic. 4th-5th century. From roman villa of Pacs. Cat
Roman mosaic. Geometric. 4th-5th century. From roman villa of Pacs. Catalonia. Diocesan Museum. Barcelona. Spain

Roman mosaic. Fish and octopus. Spain
Roman mosaic. Scene Marina. Fish and octopus. Archaeological Museum. Albacete province. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

Angel on the front of the Orthodox Church Saborna Crkva. Belgrade. Republic of Serbia

Byzantine Art. Virgin and Child. Mosaic. Xi century a. C
BYZANTINE ART. GREECE. PANAGHIA KAPNIKAREA. Mosaic of the Orthodox church built in the eleventh century, dedicated to the presentation of the Virgin Mary. Picture shows the Virgin and Child. Athens

Fragment of a Roman mosaic from the Great Palace
Fragment of a Roman mosaic with frieze that decorated the pavements of the palace. Southwest corridor. 4th-6th centuries. Great Palace Mosaic Museum. Istanbul, Turkey. Date: 2013

Italy, Pompeii. House of the Wild Boar (Street of Abundance). Roman mosaic of the atrium depicting geometric motifs. In the centre a hunting scene: dogs attacking a wild boar. Date: 2014

Mosaic of the Great Palace Mosaic Museum. Istanbul
Great Palace Mosaic Museum. 4th-6th centuries. Detail of a mosaic depicting two animals devouring a deer. Istanbul. Turkey

Nicanor died after being defeated by Judas Maccabaeus. His head and arms are cut off. Mosaic. Sant'Evasio Cathedral. Casale Monferrato. Piedmont Region. Italy

Garden Landscape, c. 1905-15 (favrile-glass mosaic)
3493206 Garden Landscape, c.1905-15 (favrile-glass mosaic) by Tiffany, Louis Comfort (1848-1933); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Bacchus Riding a Leopard, 1st-2nd century AD (mosaic)
BUN130177 Bacchus Riding a Leopard, 1st-2nd century AD (mosaic) by Roman; Archaeological Museum, Thessaloniki, Greece; eMartin Riedl; out of copyright

moza wall
Gilbert Claes

Roman mosaic with a cube pattern giving a three dimensional effect. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Roman mosaic depicting the Chi-Rho symbol with alpha and omega. Found in Barcelona. Museum of History. Barcelona. Spain

Anaximander (610 546 BC) with a sundial. Roman mosaic. 3rd
Anaximander (610- 546 BC). Pre-Socratic Greek philosopher who lived in Miletus. He belonged to the Milesian school and learned the teachings of his master Thales. Anaximandder with a sundial

Dionysus fighting with the Indians. Mosaic. Palazzo Massimo
Pavement mosaic depicting Dionysus fighting with the Indians. 4th century. From Villa Rufinella. Roman National Museum. Palazzo Massimo. Rome. Italy

Roman mosaic. Female figure depicting the Spring (Hestas). 4th century. It comes from Villa Las Tiendas. Merida (Augusta Emerita). National Museum of Roman Art. Merida. Spain

Roman Art. Italy. House of Bacchus and Ariadne. Floor mosaic in black and white. It depicts Bacchus with his wife Ariadne and the struggle of Eros and Pan (love and lust)

Roman Art. The Nile mosaic of Palestrina. Detail. Trireme
Roman Art. The Nile mosaic of Palestrina. Barberini mosaic or Niles landscape. Hellenistic floor mosaic depicting scenes in the river Nile.It was part of a Classical sanctuary-grotto in Palestrina

Dyonisus. Roman mosaic
Roman mosaic depicting god Dionysus. Detail of the mosaic Meeting between Ariadne and Dionysus. 4th century. Anniboni. National Museum of Roman Art. Merida. Spain

Roman mosaic. Female figure depicting the Summer. 4th century. It comes from Villa Las Tiendas. Merida (Augusta Emerita). National Museum of Roman Art. Merida. Spain

Roman mosaic. Female figure depicting the Autumn. 4th century. It comes from Villa Las Tiendas. Merida. National Museum of Roman Art. Merida. Spain

The Aurigas mosaic. 4th century. The victoriuos charioteer Marcianus with his chariot. He carries a palm of triumph in one hand and the whip in the other

Roman floor mosaic. Antonine Period. Alemdar (Istanbul)
Roman floor mosaic. Coloured stone and mortar. Antonine Period. Detail. From Alemdar (Istanbul). Archaeological museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Roman floor mosaic. Cos (Istankoy). 2nd century AD
Roman floor mosaic. Coloured stone and mortar. 2nd century AD. From Cos (Istankoy). Archaeological museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Roman art. Spain. 4th century AD. Mosaic
Roman art. Spain. Catalonia. Roman Villa of the Garriga. Lower Empire. 4th century AD. Mosaic. Floral decoration. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Catalonia

Two children riding on a camel. Mosaic of the Great Palace M
Great Palace Mosaic Museum. 4th-6th centuries. Two children riding on a camel. Istanbul. Turkey

Children playing a hoop game. Mosaic of the Great Palace Mos
Great Palace Mosaic Museum. 4th-6th centuries. Children playing a hoop game. Istanbul. Turkey

Mosaic of the Great Palace Mosaic Museum. Istanbul
Great Palace Mosaic Museum. 4th-6th centuries. Detail of a mosaic. Istanbul. Turkey

Roman city of Italica. Mosaic at the Domus of Neptune. Spain
Spain. Italica. Roman city founded c. 206 BC. Domus of Neptune. Mosaic. Andalusia

Roman city of Italica. House of Neptune. Spain
Spain. Italica. Roman city founded c. 206 BC. House of Neptune. Mosaic detail. Andalusia

Spain. Italica. Roman city founded c. 206 BC. House of the Planetarium. Mosaic. Detail. Mercury. Andalusia

Roman Art. Italy. Ostia Antica. House of Bacchus and Ariadne. Floor mosaic in black and white. It depicts Bacchus with his wife Ariadne and the struggle of Eros and Pan (love and lust)

Ostia Antica. Mosaic depicting a cargo ship from Carthage. Square of the Guilds or Corporations

Roman Mosaic of polychrome geometric motifs. 3rd century B. C
Roman Art. Italy. Roman Mosaic of polychrome geometric motifs. Dated to 211 BC. It comes from Lucus Feroniae. Lazio

Roman mosaic at the Theatre of Bosra. Syria
Syria. Bosra. Roman Mosaic of the theatre. At the top, a camel caravan and, at the bottom, a hunting scene

Mosaic of Pergamon
Mosaic from the Palace V of the Acropolis of Pergamum. 160-150 BC. By artist Hephaistion. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Roman Villa of Pisoes. Polychrome mosaic with geometric moti
Roman Art. Portugal. Roman Villa of Pisoes. 1st to 4th century. Polychrome mosaic decorated with geometric motifs. Detail. Near Beja. El Alentejo

Roman Art. Syria. Farming. Collecting dates. Mosaic. Theatre of Bosra. 2nd century. Hauran region

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"Tessera: Unveiling the Ancient Art of Roman Mosaics" Step into a world where artistry and history intertwine, as we explore the captivating realm of tessera. Originating from ancient Rome, these intricate mosaics have stood the test of time, preserving tales and traditions for generations to come. In Spain, beneath the azure Mediterranean waters, lies a mesmerizing underwater mosaic adorned with vibrant fish and graceful octopuses. This aquatic masterpiece transports us back to an era when marine life was celebrated in all its glory. Traveling eastward to Serbia's Orthodox Church Saborna Crkva, our gaze is drawn towards an angel gracing its façade. Crafted meticulously with tesserae, this heavenly figure exudes divine beauty that captivates worshippers and visitors alike. Venturing further into Byzantine territory, we encounter Zoe Porphyrogenita's awe-inspiring mosaic. Dating back to 978-1050 AD. , this work of art showcases Byzantine opulence at its finest – depicting Virgin Mary cradling baby Jesus in her arms. A fragment from Rome's Great Palace takes us on a journey through time as we marvel at its intricate details. Each tessera carefully placed tells stories of emperors' triumphs and palace intrigues that once unfolded within those hallowed walls. Italy's Pompeii reveals another hidden gem - the House of the Wild Boar. Here lies a stunning mosaic floor that depicts nature's untamed beauty; wild boars charging amidst lush foliage transport us straight into their untamed world. Crossing continents to Istanbul’s Mosaic Museum brings us face-to-face with yet another remarkable creation – The Mosaic of the Great Palace. Its grandeur leaves no doubt about Byzantium’s artistic prowess while offering glimpses into their rich cultural heritage. Delving deeper into history brings forth Nicanor’s tragic tale - defeated by Judas Maccabaeus, his demise immortalized in a Roman mosaic.