Mosaic Bust of Trajan. Color. 48 × 60 cm.

Description

Handcrafted mosaic in the Roman style representing a colored bust of Emperor Trajan.

Measurements: Height: 60 cm. Width: 48 cm.

Stone tesserae mosaic. Handmade in Spain.

Mosaics are pictorial works made with small pieces of stone, ceramic, glass, or other similar materials in various shapes and colors, called tesserae, joined together with plaster or other binders to form decorative geometric or figurative compositions.

This mosaic is currently crafted entirely by hand, following the ancient Roman technique of “opus tessellatum,” using cubic stone tesserae.

In its creation, 8 mm tesserae of natural stones and marbles of different colors were used. It is mounted on mortar with a metal structure, ready to be hung on a wall or used as floor tiling.

Mosaic showing the effigy of Emperor Trajan.

The Romans adopted the art of mosaics from Greece and Asia Minor starting in the 2nd century BC after conquering these regions. The success of these decorative (decoration) arts was such that they became essential elements in the decoration of Roman domus belonging to wealthy classes. The decorative motifs of Roman mosaics were very diverse, depicting geometric figures, elements of nature such as trees, gardens and landscapes, as well as scenes with human figures based on mythology, domestic life, or public characters.