Sujet

Mosaic of the seasons and months

Légende

Mosaic of the seasons and months. Detail. Roman period. 3rd century AD. This mosaic depicts each of the months as a personification with or representing a zodiac sign. September (right) is shown holding balance scales and assisted by Vulcan. The scales represent Libra, the astrological sign entered late in the month. Limestone. From Hellin (Albacete province, Castile-La Mancha, Spain). National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain.

Date

05 juil. 2018

Crédit

Photo12/Universal Images Group

Notre référence

UMG20B26_110

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

36,0Mo (6,9Mo) / 37,0cm x 24,4cm / 4370 x 2878 (300dpi)

Mots clés

zodiacal 3rd century 3rd century AD Albacete Province Detail Europe God Hellin Libra Madrid National Archaeological Museum Roman Roman Period Roman Times Roman society Romans September Spain Vulcan ancient Rome ancient age ancient romans antiquity archaeology archeology art august balance balance scales centaur cycle of nature decoration decorative european floor history iconography limestone medallion medallions month months mosaic museum mythical mythological mythology pavement personification roman age scale scales scene season seasons tessera tile zodiac zodiac sign zodiacal