ancient roman mosaic young woman |
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Roman mosaic of a young woman in the patriarchal basilica of Aquilea. This close-up is a segment of an immense mosaic floor laid down 1700 years ago under the auspices of the emperor Theodosius. The image is one of a group said to be patrons of the building of the original basilica in roman times, and offers us a unique and lasting portrait of the face and headware of roman times. Despite using |
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