Title

Roman mosaic of Ganymede and Zeus, 3rd century. Artist: Unknown

Caption

Roman mosaic of Ganymede and Zeus from Souisse, Tunisa. Zeus is in the form of an eagle, and about to carry off the Trojan prince Ganymede to be his cupbearer, 3rd century.

Date

Nov 30, 1999

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/CM Dixon

Reference

HRM19B77_499

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

50,4Mb (3,7Mb) / 14,2in x 13,8in / 4271 x 4127 (300dpi)

Keywords

city people religious bird birds religion naked eagle museum color colour royal civilisation deity God Roman mosaic location circular century royalty artefact concept mythology winged artifact goddess prince nakedness trojan zeus Ganymede Troy Ancient city CM Dixon 3rd century mythical figure object Unknown Dixon CM CM Dixon Mike Dixon Souisse Museum CM Dixon object