Greetings Card : Roman city of Italica. House of Neptune. Spain
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Roman city of Italica. House of Neptune. Spain
Spain. Italica. Roman city founded c. 206 BC. House of Neptune. Mosaic detail. Andalusia
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Media ID 14332751
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Africanus Andalusia Andalusian Aquatic Archaeological Collegium Colony Cornelius Domus Hispania Italica Mosaic Neptune Nilotic Publius Romans Santiponce Scipio Seville Tessera Tile
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of ancient history to your greetings with our exquisite card from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the intricately detailed House of Neptune mosaic from the Roman city of Italica in Spain, this card transports you back in time. With its rich colors and captivating design, drawn from Mary Evans Prints Online, this card is perfect for those who appreciate art, history, or simply want to send a thoughtful and unique message. Order now and let the beauty of the past enhance your communication.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "The House of Neptune in Italica: A Glimpse into the Roman Colony's Imperial Past" The captivating image showcases a meticulously preserved mosaic detail from the House of Neptune in Italica, an ancient Roman city founded in 206 BC in the modern-day Andalusian region of Spain. This colonia, established by Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, was a significant Roman settlement and a vital outpost in the western province of Hispania. The House of Neptune, also known as the Domus Neptuni or Collegium Neptunis, was a grand residential complex dedicated to the Roman god of the sea. This luxurious domus, adorned with intricate mosaics, reflects the wealth and influence of its inhabitants during the 3rd century BC. The mosaic detail in the photograph depicts a lively aquatic scene, with various marine creatures, including dolphins, turtles, and fish, frolicking in the open water. The mosaic's intricate design, featuring a myriad of colored tesserae, showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and artistic prowess of the Romans during the imperial age. The House of Neptune is a testament to the rich history and cultural significance of Italica, which later became known as Santiponce and is now a popular archaeological site near Seville. The ruins of this ancient Roman city offer a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the daily life, art, and architecture of the Roman Empire's westernmost province. The mosaic's black and white color palette contrasts beautifully with the vibrant, Nilotic scene it portrays, making for a striking visual representation of the Roman influence on the Iberian Peninsula during ancient times.
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