Roman mosaic floor with images of seasons

Roman mosaic floor with images of the seasons. Winter was shown with a crown of branches on its head; Autumn with green and yellow leaves; Summer with a crown of thorns; when Spring with red flowers. Additionally, the mosaic features images of birds and fish. The mosaic adorned the entire floor of one of the many rooms in the luxurious villa Villa Romana del Casale in Sicily.

Read more

Roman villa of Skala Mosaic depicting sitting dog Interesting Roman mosaic showing chariot race performed by children Mullet – delicacy of ancient Romans Did Roman legionaries wear red tunics?