Poster Print : Eagle and Medusa Head. Mosaic floor. Synagogue at Yafia, Low
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Eagle and Medusa Head. Mosaic floor. Synagogue at Yafia, Low
Eagle and Medusa Head. Part of a mosaic floor Synagogue at Yafia, Lower Galilee. 4th century AD. Israel
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Media ID 14365491
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Antique Antiquiy Eagle Floor Fragment Galilee Hebrew Israel Jewish Judaism Lower Mask Medusa Mosaic Near Remain Rockefeller
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the ancient world into your modern home with our stunning Eagle and Medusa Head Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite image is taken from the mosaic floor of the Synagogue at Yafia, located in the Lower Galilee region of Israel, and dates back to the 4th century AD. The intricate details of the eagle's wings and Medusa's terrifying head are beautifully preserved in this rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Add an air of history and sophistication to any room with this captivating work of art.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39cm x 59.4cm (15.4" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image showcases a fragment of a mosaic floor from the Synagogue at Yafia, located in the Lower Galilee region of Israel. Dating back to the 4th century AD, this ancient artifact is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Near East during the Hebrew and Roman periods. The intricately designed mosaic features an eagle perched boldly above the menacing head of Medusa, the mythological Gorgon with the snakes for hair. The eagle, a symbol of strength and power, is a common motif in ancient Roman and Byzantine art. Its presence in a Jewish synagogue setting suggests a fusion of cultural influences that characterized the diverse population of the region during this time. The Medusa head, on the other hand, is a symbol of transformation and protection. In Greek mythology, gazing upon her face would turn onlookers to stone, but those who looked away or wore her image as a talisman were granted invulnerability. The presence of Medusa in this mosaic may represent the synagogue's protective function within the community. Despite the passage of time and the fragmented state of the mosaic, the intricate details of the eagle and Medusa head remain evident. This artifact serves as a reminder of the complex history and rich artistic traditions of the ancient world, and the enduring influence of the Near East on Jewish culture and art.
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