Stock Photo: Opheus Mosaic

Image Details

Photo ID: 1489
Title: Opheus Mosaic
Caption: Roman mosaic pavement featuring Orpheus, 3rd-4th century AD. Opheus is shown in the countryside near a tree and rocks, wearing a Phrygian cap and playing a lyre. Around him are wild animals tamed by his music: bull, lion, boar, deer, panther, fox, gazelle and birds. Found in 1934 in Trinquetaille near the current Avenue de Camargue. Inv. FAN 92 00 406. Musee de l'Arles Antique, Arles, France.
Credit: Holly Hayes
Date Created: June 29, 2008
Date Added: November 16, 2009
Last Updated: March 6, 2024
Coordinates: 43.6725900° N, 4.6164040° E
Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Focal Length: 30 mm
ISO: 400
File Size: 10.18 MB
Full Resolution: 3789 x 2508 pixels