Apollo & Daphne - Ancient Greco-Roman Mosaic (original) (raw)
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DETAILS
| Museum Collection | Ostia Antica, Rome |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Ostia |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The nymph Daphne is transformed into a laurel-tree. She is depicted in the process of metamorphosis with her legs replaced by a trunk, and head and arms sprouting branches. The god Apollo, holding a bow, reaches out to grasp her.