Orpheus mosaic
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Orpheus mosaics are found throughout the Roman Empire, normally in large Roman villas. The scene normally shown is Orpheus playing his lyre, and attracting birds and animals of many species to gather
From near Edessa, AD 194, now returned to Turkey from Dallas.
Compartmented example from Tunisia
Romano-British style at Littlecote Roman Villa, England
House of Orpheus, Volubilis, Morocco
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In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a Thracian bard, legendary musician and prophet. He was also a renowned poet and, according to legend, travelled with Jason and the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fl
Orpheus mosaic
…Orpheus mosaics are found throughout the Roman Empire, normally in large Roman villas. The scene normally shown is Orpheus playing his lyre, and attracting birds and animals of many species to gather around him. Orpheus was a popular subject in classical art, and was also…
Orpheus, wearing a Phrygian cap, is surrounded by animals, who are charmed by his lyre-playing. Roman Orpheus mosaic from Palermo, 2nd century AD
Orpheus mosaic at Dominican Museum, Rottweil, Germany, 2nd c. AD
Cave of Orpheus' oracle in Antissa, Lesbos
Orpheus with the lyre and surrounded by beasts (Byzantine & Christian Museum, Athens)