Fragment of a Floor Mosaic: Adam and Eve
Fragment of a Floor Mosaic: Adam and Eve, created by an unknown artist. The image shows a mosaic artwork depicting two figures, a man and a woman, both with brown and white tiles for skin tones. The man on the left has curly hair and a beard, wearing a cloth wrapped around his lower body. His left hand holds an object, possibly a fruit. The woman on the right has long hair, with her hands placed in front of her lower body; she also wears a cloth around her lower body. Her body includes detailed features like breasts, a belly button, and a necklace. The background consists of beige tiles with some darker tiles used for shading and outlining. Greek letters are written across the top. The scene includes a design on the right side resembling leaves and a fruit, likely representing a tree. The mosaic pieces are small and square, arranged to form the images.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 676 × 893 px
- Museum Record
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