Mosaic Floor (c.549) by Byzantine Mosaics

Mosaic Floor - Byzantine Mosaics - c.549

Artwork Information

TitleMosaic Floor
ArtistByzantine Mosaics
Datec.549
Mediummosaïque
Art MovementByzantine,Early Byzantine (c. 330–750)
Current LocationBasilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, Italy

About Mosaic Floor

The artwork, named “Mosaic Floor” and attributed to Byzantine Mosaics, dates from around 549. Created using the medium of mosaïque, it belongs to the Byzantine and Early Byzantine art movements (c. 330–750). This religious painting is part of the series located within the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe in Ravenna, Italy, where it is also housed.

The artwork exemplifies the intricate and detailed craftsmanship characteristic of Byzantine mosaics. Consisting of small, meticulously arranged tesserae, it forms a complex geometric pattern in natural and earthy tones, set against a slightly lighter background. The regularity in the arrangement and the precision of the lines suggest a harmonious and serene composition, reflective of its religious and spiritual context. The presence of coins scattered across the surface may indicate ongoing human interaction with this historic piece.

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