Hermes Trismegistus. Floor mosaic in the Cathedral of Siena, 1488. Found in the Collection of the Duomo di Siena
The Virgin Orans, c. 1037. Artist: Byzantine MasterThe Virgin Orans, c. 1037. Found in the collection of the Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev
Roman mosaic of a dog, 1st centuryRoman mosaic of a dog, bearing the legend Cave Canem underneath, from Pompeii, from Naples National Museums collection, 1st century
Roman mosaic of dog, Cave Canem, Pompeii, Italy
Mosaic from the portico of the Generalife, 1907. Creator: UnknownMosaic from the portico of the Generalife, 1907. Intricate geometric patterns on tiles, palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century
Infant Dionysus Riding on a Tiger, Roman mosaic detail at El Djem, Tunisia. c2nd century. Mosaic uncovered in the Trajan Baths, Acholla, Tunisia
Roman mosaic with the text Know Thyself in Greek script over a skeleton, In the collection of the National Archaeological Museum in Rome
Roman mosaic showing the triumph of Neptune, 1st centuryRoman mosaic showing the triumph of Neptune, surrounded by the four seasons, from La Chebba in Tunisia. Now in Bardo Museum in Tunus, 1st century
Separation of Sheep and Goats, Byzantine, early 20th century (original dated early 6th century)
Mosaic pavement of a Roman villa, 2nd centuryMosaic pavement of a Roman villa in Lullingstone, Kent, 2nd century
Sacrificial knife, Aztec / Mixtec, Mexico, 15th-16th centurySacrificial knife, Aztec/Mixtec, Mexico, 15th-16th century. The handle is carved in wood and covered with mosaic of turquoise, shell and malachite. The blade is made of chalcedony
Detail from Roman mosaic showing a cat, Pompeii, Italy
Emperor Justinian and Members of His Court, Byzantine, early 20th century (original dated 6th century)
Medieval stone mosaic, (1898). Creator: UnknownMedieval stone mosaic, (1898). Figs 1-8: Engraved stone-flags from the old cathedral at St. Omer, 13th century (ground brown, interior design of horse and horseman filled up with red)
Italian Renaissance sgraffitos, wood-mosaic, marble-mosaic and bas-reliefs, (1898). Fig 1: Sgraffito on a house at Rome, Via Giulia Nr. 82. Fig 2: Sgraffito on a house at Rome, Via dei Coronari Nr
Mosaics in the Baths, 1907. Creator: UnknownMosaics in the Baths, 1907. Intricate geometric patterns on tiles, palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century
Shrine of Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey, 1890. Creator: UnknownShrine of Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey, 1890. Shrine of Edward the Confessor (c1003-1066) one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England built under Henry III by workmen from Italy
Hotel Max Hallet, 346 Avenue Louise, (1906), c2014-2017. Artist: Alan John AinsworthHotel Max Hallet, 346 Avenue Louise. Victor Horta: 1906
The sea gave up its dead (The Last Judgement, Detail), 12th century. Artist: AnonymousThe sea gave up its dead (The Last Judgement, Detail), 12th century. Found in the collection of Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, Torcello
Christ with St Paul and St Peter (right), Mosail detail, Church of Santa Costanza, Rome, 350 BC. Detail of mosaic in Apse of North Aisle of Santa Costanza
Roman mosaic of Scene from play with masked actors, Villa of Cicero, Pompeii, c2nd century BC. Three actors dressed as women wearing masks are seated round a circular table. By Dioscurides of Samos
Curia of Diocletian, Interior of Senate House, Rome, c20th century. Artist: CM DixonCuria of Diocletian, Interior of Senate House, Rome, c20th century. The Curia Julia or Senate House, in the ancient city of Rome was built in 44 BC
Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite, Roman mosaic, early 4th century. The sea god Neptune and his wife Amphitrite, who are shown standing in a chariot drawn by sea horses and surrounded by cupids
Roman Mosaic from Pompeii of ducks and frogs in a water garden, 1st century. Artist: Dioscurides of SamosRoman Mosaic from Pompeii of ducks and frogs in a water garden, 1st century. Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Roman Mosaic of Horseman hunting a leopard, Merida, Spain, c2nd-3rd century
Byzantine mosaic of the baptism of Christ, 11th centuryByzantine mosaic of the baptism of Christ from the monastery at Daphni near Athens, 11th century
Roman mosaic of men fishing from boats, 2nd century BCA Roman mosaic from Tunisia of men fishing from two boats, from the Souisse Museums collection, 2nd century BC
Bacchus, Ancient Roman god of Wine, riding on a tiger, Roman mosaic, 1st or 2nd century. Bacchus was known as Dionysius in the Greek pantheon. From the British Museum, London
Roman mosaic showing the toilette of Venus, 3rd centuryRoman mosaic showing the toilette of Venus with cupids. From Thuburbo Maius, Tunisia. Now in the Bardo Museums collection in Tunis, 3rd century
Mosaic Fragment with Man Leading a Giraffe, 5th century. Creator: UnknownMosaic Fragment with Man Leading a Giraffe, 5th century
Mosaic Fragment with Grazing Camel, 5th century. Creator: UnknownMosaic Fragment with Grazing Camel, 5th century
Mosaic Floor Panel Depicting Marine Life, 200-230. Creator: UnknownMosaic Floor Panel Depicting Marine Life, 200-230. Roman; Daphne, Turkey, the House of the Man of Letters, room 2
Lion and Bird with Other Animal Parts, 4th-5th century. Creator: UnknownLion and Bird with Other Animal Parts, 4th-5th century. Late Roman; probably Eastern Mediterranean (Italy)
Deer in Floral Field, 4th-5th century. Creator: UnknownDeer in Floral Field, 4th-5th century. Mosaic. Late Roman; probably Eastern Mediterranean (Italy)
Mosaic Fragment with Classical Vase, 4th-5th century. Creator: UnknownMosaic Fragment with Classical Vase, 4th-5th century. Late Roman; probably Eastern Mediterranean (Italy)
Leaping Feline in Floral Field, 4th-5th century. Creator: UnknownLeaping Feline in Floral Field, 4th-5th century. Mosaic. Late Roman; probably Eastern Mediterranean (Italy)
Fighting Cocks and Urn, 4th-5th century. Creator: UnknownFighting Cocks and Urn, 4th-5th century. Mosaic. Late Roman; probably Eastern Mediterranean (Italy)
Mosaic Floor Panel Depicting a Brazier, 2nd century. Creator: UnknownMosaic Floor Panel Depicting a Brazier, 2nd century. Panel from a larger mosaic found in the remains of a villa on Monte Rosario, outside the Porta Portuensis, Rome
Mosaic Floor Panel Depicting a Loaf of Bread or a Platter, 2nd century. Creator: UnknownMosaic Floor Panel Depicting a Loaf of Bread or a Platter, 2nd century. Panel from a larger mosaic found in the remains of a villa on Monte Rosario, outside the Porta Portuensis, Rome
Mosaic Floor Panel Depicting an Almond Cake, 2nd century. Creator: UnknownMosaic Floor Panel Depicting an Almond Cake, 2nd century. Panel from a larger mosaic found in the remains of a villa on Monte Rosario, outside the Porta Portuensis, Rome
Mosaic Floor Panel Depicting a Sack, 2nd century. Creator: UnknownMosaic Floor Panel Depicting a Sack, 2nd century. Panel from a larger mosaic found in the remains of a villa on Monte Rosario, outside the Porta Portuensis, Rome
Mosaic Floor Panel Depicting a Bound Rooster, 2nd century. Creator: UnknownMosaic Floor Panel Depicting a Bound Rooster, 2nd century. Panel from a larger mosaic found in the remains of a villa on Monte Rosario, outside the Porta Portuensis, Rome
Mosaic Floor Panel Depicting a Personification of a Season, 2nd century. Creator: UnknownMosaic Floor Panel Depicting a Personification of a Season, 2nd century. Panel from a larger mosaic found in the remains of a villa on Monte Rosario, outside the Porta Portuensis, Rome
Mosaic Floor Panel Depicting a Fish on a Platter, 2nd century. Creator: UnknownMosaic Floor Panel Depicting a Fish on a Platter, 2nd century. Panel from a larger mosaic found in the remains of a villa on Monte Rosario, outside the Porta Portuensis, Rome
Mirror with Jaguar or Coyote Mosaic, A. D. 500 / 600. Creator: UnknownMirror with Jaguar or Coyote Mosaic, A.D. 500/600
Fragment of a Floral Inlay, 1st century BCE-1st century CE. Creator: UnknownFragment of a Floral Inlay, 1st century BCE-1st century CE
Fragment of a Checkerboard Patterned Inlay, 1st century BCE-1st century CE
Fragment of a Wall Revetment, 1st century BCE-1st century CE. Creator: UnknownFragment of a Wall Revetment, 1st century BCE-1st century CE