Poster Print : Roman city of Italica. House of Neptune. Spain
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Roman city of Italica. House of Neptune. Spain
Spain. Italica. Roman city founded c. 206 BC. House of Neptune. Mosaic detail. Andalusia
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Africanus Andalusia Andalusian Aquatic Archaeological Collegium Colony Cornelius Domus Hispania Italica Mosaic Neptune Nilotic Publius Romans Santiponce Scipio Seville Tessera Tile
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Roman-themed poster prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring this stunning image of the House of Neptune in Italica, Spain, this poster transports you to the heart of ancient Rome. Discovered in Andalusia, this intricately detailed mosaic is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Roman Empire. Bring the grandeur of ancient Italy into your home or office with our high-quality, rights-managed poster prints from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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 59.4cm x 39.6cm (23.4" x 15.6")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "The House of Neptune in Italica: A Glimpse into the Roman Colony's Imperial Past" The captivating image showcases a meticulously preserved mosaic detail from the House of Neptune in Italica, an ancient Roman city founded in 206 BC in the modern-day Andalusian region of Spain. This colonia, established by Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, was a significant Roman settlement and a vital outpost in the western province of Hispania. The House of Neptune, also known as the Domus Neptuni or Collegium Neptunis, was a grand residential complex dedicated to the Roman god of the sea. This luxurious domus, adorned with intricate mosaics, reflects the wealth and influence of its inhabitants during the 3rd century BC. The mosaic detail in the photograph depicts a lively aquatic scene, with various marine creatures, including dolphins, turtles, and fish, frolicking in the open water. The mosaic's intricate design, featuring a myriad of colored tesserae, showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and artistic prowess of the Romans during the imperial age. The House of Neptune is a testament to the rich history and cultural significance of Italica, which later became known as Santiponce and is now a popular archaeological site near Seville. The ruins of this ancient Roman city offer a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the daily life, art, and architecture of the Roman Empire's westernmost province. The mosaic's black and white color palette contrasts beautifully with the vibrant, Nilotic scene it portrays, making for a striking visual representation of the Roman influence on the Iberian Peninsula during ancient times.
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