Detail from a Roman Mosaic in the Mausoleum of Santa Costanza,Rome. This decorative still-life consists of birds,bowls,vases,amphorae,flowers,leaves and vines.It dates from the 4th c (though much restored in the 19th c),and depicts the bounty of nature and Roman agriculture. The mosaics in the Mausoleum display a mix of Christian and pagan symbolism and imagery,illustrating the transition of Rome from a pagan to a Christian city during the rule of the Emperor Constantine | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Terry, Sheila |
Taille de l’image : | 4733 px × 3692 px |
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