Roman mosaic of the seasons and months. 3rd century AD. Detail. Depiction of the months of August and September. From Hellin (Albacete province, Castile-La Mancha, Spain).

Roman mosaic of the seasons and months. 3rd century AD. Detail. Depiction of the months of August and September. From Hellin (Albacete province, Castile-La Mancha, Spain).
Mosaic of the seasons and months. Detail. Roman period. 3rd century AD. This mosaic depicts each of the months as a personification with or representing a zodiac sign. September (right) is shown holding balance scales and assisted by Vulcan. The scales represent Libra, the astrological sign entered late in the month. Limestone. From Hellin (Albacete province, Castile-La Mancha, Spain). National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain.
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AKG8197389
ProductionDate
2018-07-05
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Collection
Universal Images Group
Catégorie
Art (Catégorie)
Anciennes civilisations
Technique
Mosaïque
Période
3e siècle
Sujet
Aout
Histoire
Saisons
Art
Mois
Musée
Mythologie
Septembre
Scène
Zodiaque
Balance
Art Romain
Centaure
Plancher
Dieu
Décoration
Calcaire
Iconographie
Personnification
Balance (Zodiaque)
Détail
Lieu
Europe (Continent)
Madrid
Espagne
Tessera
High
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