Illustration
This is a panel from a Roman mosaic pavement. Dionysos is shown dancing while a panther prances along beside him. Dionysos' red drape billows out and he wears a wreath. The mosaic has the name 'Dionysos' written in Greek beside him. The mosaic panel is 1.4m heigh, and 1.36m wide. The panel comes from a villa at Halicarnassus, and dates to the 4th century CE. (BM 1857,1220.414: British Museum, London).
About the Author
James' main area of research is ancient Greek music, but he has general interests in mythology, religion, and art & archaeology. A self-confessed philhellene, James keeps at least one eye on the Roman pie.
Related Images
Image
Dionysiac Procession
This ecstatic procession features 2 satyrs and a female follower...
Image
Panther, Roman Mosaic
Roman coloured stone mosaic floor with panther or lioness from...
Image
Dionysos, Roman Mosaic
A Roman floor mosaic dating to the 4th century CE and depicting...
Image
Detail, Dionysos Mosaic, Delos
A detail showing the tiger from the Dionysos Mosaic emblemata which...
Image
Dionysos, British Museum
Dionysos, god of wine, can be seen holding a bunch of grapes and...
Image
Sculptural Decoration, Theatre of Dionysos, Athens
Part of the sculptural decoration from the Late Roman Bema of Phaedrus...