Table top depicting Aurora and the Chariot of Apollo 1822

Gioacchino Barberi’s “Table top depicting Aurora and the Chariot of Apollo” (1822) is a stunning example of micromosaic artwork, a technique that uses tiny pieces of colored glass to create intricate images. The central panel depicts the Roman goddess Aurora, who brings forth the dawn, riding in the chariot of Apollo, the god of the sun. The scene is framed by a decorative border of intertwined ribbons and leaves, further enhancing the beauty of this miniature masterpiece.