Friday, March 30, 2012

Roman Mosaics - Scene from myth and daily life


Paradisic gardens...



Lion killing a donkey



With lion number two helping...



Tiger killing horse in Gladiator Spectacles...



Part of mosaic in Owl Room of Museum



Symmetric design of dolphins and water fowl



Dolphin detail



Ornate designs in large mosaic



Gladiator loosing battle against lion...


Just a few more images from an unforgettable visit to a museum filled with incredibly beautiful - and sometimes showing violent events - mosaics dating back to Rome during the time of Christ.