Dionysus
Floor mosaic of triclinium in so-called Domus of Dionysus.
2nd century CE.
Brescia, Santa Giulia Civic MuseumPhoto by Ilya Shurygin

Dionysus.

Floor mosaic of triclinium in so-called Domus of Dionysus.
2nd century CE.

Brescia, Santa Giulia Civic Museum.

Origin:
So called “Domus of Dionysus” named so after the subject of floor mosaic in triclinium, is a part of the Monastery Garden Domus complex (Le Domus dell’Ortaglia) — remains of 2 Roman town houses (domus) of late 1st cent. — 4th cent. A.D. The complex is known for a lot of floor mosaics in excellent state of conservation.
Credits:
© 2011. Photo: Ilya Shurygin.
Info: museum information materials.
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