Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of the Euphrates. Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century, pavement of the altar of the chapel of Saint Nicholas, inside the Old Episcopal Palace

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Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of the Euphrates. Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century, pavement of the altar of the chapel of Saint Nicholas, inside the Old Episcopal Palace

JEB4853870 Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of the Euphrates. Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century, pavement of the altar of the chapel of Saint Nicholas, inside the Old Episcopal Palace. Around the polar star, the four rivers of Earth Paradise (Tiger, Euphrates, Gehon and Phison) are figures in the form of heads of human bulls spitting nets of water. Each river is associated with a symbol probably alluding to the different periods of Holy History. The West-East part dedicated to the land and freshwater animals, fish, crayfish, pelican, dog and stork. The marine world occupies the northeast corner with red waves, black algae and fish. The four cardinal points are symbolized by wind heads and rosettes. A red stream represents the Ocean River that surrounds the Earth. The southeast part evokes the vegetation fecondee by water and that pecked birds. Dim. 3,60x4,40 m Die (Drome); (add.info.: Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of the Euphrates. Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century, pavement of the altar of the chapel of Saint Nicholas, inside the Old Episcopal Palace. Around the polar star, the four rivers of Earth Paradise (Tiger, Euphrates, Gehon and Phison) are figures in the form of heads of human bulls spitting nets of water. Each river is associated with a symbol probably alluding to the different periods of Holy History. The West-East part dedicated to the land and freshwater animals, fish, crayfish, pelican, dog and stork. The marine world occupies the northeast corner with red waves, black algae and fish. The four cardinal points are symbolized by wind heads and rosettes. A red stream represents the Ocean River that surrounds the Earth. The southeast part evokes the vegetation fecondee by water and that pecked birds. Dim. 3,60x4,40 m Die (Drome)); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

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© © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2024 / Bridgeman Images

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This mesmerizing print captures a symbolic representation of the Universe in intricate detail. The focal point is the Euphrates, one of the four rivers depicted in this Romanesque mosaic from the 12th century. Each river - including the Tiger, Gehon, and Phison - is represented by a head of a human bull spitting nets of water, surrounded by symbols that likely allude to different periods of Holy History. The artwork also features elements representing land and freshwater animals, marine life, cardinal points symbolized by wind heads and rosettes, and even an Ocean River surrounding Earth. The southeast corner depicts vegetation fertilized by water and birds pecking at it. Measuring at 3.60x4.40 meters, this stunning mosaic adorns the altar of the chapel of Saint Nicholas inside the Old Episcopal Palace. The attention to detail in each element - from fish and crayfish to pelicans and storks - showcases the artist's skill in creating a comprehensive depiction of Earth's Paradise. As you gaze upon this print, let yourself be transported back in time to when art was not just visually appealing but also carried deep symbolism and meaning about our place in the vast expanse of the Universe.

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