Musaico floor-length in the country house of Stella by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Musaico floor-length in the country house of Stella 

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type repetition

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two colour

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tactile

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detailed texture

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pattern

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old engraving style

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monochrome colours

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embossed

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limited contrast and shading

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statue

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moulded

This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a master of architectural and archaeological illustration, depicts a mosaic floor design found near the Casa di Campania in Pompeii. The geometric composition features a repeating pattern of octagons and squares, creating a visually captivating interplay of light and shadow. Piranesi's meticulous attention to detail captures the intricate craftsmanship of Roman mosaics and provides a valuable record of ancient Roman design.

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