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Triumph of Neptune. Mosaic in the entrance hall of the Baths of Neptune in Ostia Antica, in which the divinity, in a chariot pulled by four sea horses, is depicted surrounded by a procession of sea monsters, Nereids and Tritons
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Triumph of Neptune. Mosaic in the entrance hall of the Baths of Neptune in Ostia Antica, in which the divinity, in a chariot pulled by four sea horses, is depicted surrounded by a procession of sea monsters, Nereids and Tritons
Triumph of Neptune. Mosaic in the entrance hall of the Baths of Neptune in Ostia Antica, in which the divinity, in a chariot pulled by four sea horses, is depicted surrounded by a procession of sea monsters, Nereids and Tritons Rome Ostia, excavations at Ostia Antica, Baths of Neptune Mosaic Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec. d.C
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Media ID 33148038
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Triumph of Neptune - A Majestic Mosaic Unveiling the Power of the Sea
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. In this photo print, we are transported to the grand entrance hall of the Baths of Neptune in Ostia Antica. The mosaic before us is a testament to the artistic brilliance and mythological reverence of ancient Rome. At its center, we witness the triumphant divinity himself – Neptune, or Poseidon as known in Greek mythology. He stands tall in his chariot, pulled by four magnificent sea horses. Their muscular bodies glisten with power as they charge forward through imaginary waves frozen in time. Surrounding Neptune's majestic procession is an entourage befitting a god of such magnitude. Sea monsters writhe and coil around him, their fierce expressions captured flawlessly in stone tesserae. Nereids dance gracefully alongside Tritons blowing conch shells, their ethereal beauty contrasting with the raw strength depicted throughout. This exquisite artwork transports us back to Imperial Rome during its heyday - a period marked by opulence and cultural refinement. Created during the 1st century AD, this mosaic exemplifies Roman artistry at its finest. The photograph itself was taken between 1920-1930 when excavations were underway at Ostia Antica - a site that preserves remnants from ancient civilizations for modern-day explorers like Anderson to capture and share with awe-struck audiences. As we gaze upon this masterpiece through Anderson's lens, it becomes clear that beyond being an artifact from antiquity; it is also a testament to humanity's fascination with mythical tales and our eternal connection to nature's forces. Let this breathtaking image serve as a reminder that even centuries later, art has the power to transport us across time and immerse us in worlds long gone but forever imprinted on our collective consciousness.
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