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Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of the Tiger. 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 Tiger. Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century, pavement of the altar of the chapel of Saint Nicholas, inside the Old Episcopal Palace
JEB4853899 Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of the Tiger. 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 Tiger. 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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This stunning print captures the intricate details of a symbolic representation of the Universe, specifically focusing on the Tiger from a Romanesque mosaic dating back to the 12th century. Found in the pavement of the altar of the chapel of Saint Nicholas inside the Old Episcopal Palace, this artwork showcases four rivers - Tiger, Euphrates, Gehon and Phison - depicted as heads of human bulls spitting nets of water.
Each river is associated with symbols that likely reference different periods in Holy History. The artwork also includes representations of land and freshwater animals, marine life, wind heads symbolizing cardinal points, and a red stream representing the Ocean River surrounding Earth.
The southeast part of this masterpiece evokes vegetation fertilized by water and birds pecking at it. With dimensions measuring 3.60x4.40 meters, this piece is truly awe-inspiring in its complexity and attention to detail.
Captured by photographer Jean Bernard, this print allows viewers to appreciate every aspect of this historical mosaic up close. It serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring fascination with depicting cosmic concepts through art across centuries.
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