Europa & the Bull - Ancient Greco-Roman Mosaic (original) (raw)

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Europa & Bull | Greco-Roman mosaic

DETAILS

Museum Collection Archaeological Museum of Sparta
Catalogue No. -
Type Mosaic
Context -
Date -
Period Imperial Roman

DESCRIPTION

Zeus (Roman Jupiter) carries Europa across the sea in the guise of a bull. They are accompanied by a pair of winged Erotes (Loves) carrying a rainbow-like sash.

ARTICLES

Zeus, Erotes