Mosaic street musicians wearing theatrical masks

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Title

Mosaic street musicians wearing theatrical masks

Subject

Mosaic of a actors in a comedy

Description

This vivid mosaic captures actors in a comedy. They wear comedic masks and brilliantly colored clothing as they play music in the street. This mosaic, like others from the Villa of Cicero, is signed by Dioskourides of Samos. It dates to the first century BCE.

Creator

Carole Raddato

Date

July 4, 2014

Contributor

Description Provided by Jacqueline Giz

Type

Photograph

Coverage

Pompeii, Italy