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Roman Art. The Nile mosaic of Palestrina. Detail. Trireme
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Roman Art. The Nile mosaic of Palestrina. Detail. Trireme
Roman Art. The Nile mosaic of Palestrina. Barberini mosaic or Niles landscape. Hellenistic floor mosaic depicting scenes in the river Nile.It was part of a Classical sanctuary-grotto in Palestrina, Italy. 1st century BC. Detail in the bottom right hand depicting a trireme. Prenestino National Archaeological Museum. Italy
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Alexandrine Archaeological Barberini Hellenistic Mosaic Navigable Navigation Nile Nilotic Palestrina Polychrome Polychromed Rower Rowing Tessera Tesserae Trireme Vegetation
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The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina, also known as the Barberini Mosaic or the Nilotic landscape, is a stunning example of Hellenistic floor mosaic art from the 1st century BC. Discovered in Palestrina, Italy, this intricately detailed mosaic was once a part of a classical sanctuary-grotto. The mosaic depicts various scenes along the Nile River, showcasing the rich vegetation, navigable waters, and ancient Roman ships. In this detail from the mosaic, the bottom right hand corner reveals a trireme, a type of ancient Roman warship. The trireme was a formidable naval vessel, with three banks of oars manned by over 200 rowers. The ship's prow is adorned with the head of a sea monster, a common motif in ancient maritime art. The polychrome tesserae used in the mosaic bring the trireme to life, with its hull rendered in various shades of blue and red, and its oarsmen depicted in intricate detail. The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina is a testament to the artistic and historical significance of the ancient Roman world. Its preservation in the Prenestino National Archaeological Museum in Italy allows us to appreciate the intricacy and beauty of Hellenistic mosaic art and to gain a glimpse into the daily life and maritime culture of the ancient Romans.
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