Title

Mosaic of the Nine Muses

Caption

Mosaic of the Nine Muses. It depicts the Muses accompanied by great masters of the arts. 4th century AD. From Arellano (Navarre, Spain). In the bottom, Sarcophagus of Astorga, depicting scenes of the Old and New Testament. Ca. 310. Marble. From the Cathedral of Astorga (Leon province, Castile and Leon, Spain). National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain.

Date

Jul 05, 2018

Credit line

Photo12/Universal Images Group

Reference

UMG20B26_112

License type

Rights managed

Available size

38,2Mb (5,8Mb) / 10,0in x 14,8in / 3012 x 4435 (300dpi)

Keywords

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