Orpheus mosaics

Orpheus mosaics are found in several contexts throughout the Roman Empire. The subject is found, for example, in Woodchester in the present day United Kingdom^[1] as well as Volubilis in present day Morocco.^[2] Orpheus was a popular subject in classical art, and was also used in Early Christian art as a symbol for Christ.

See also

• Roman villa

Line notes

1. ^ G. Thomas, 2000
2. ^ C.M. Hogan, 2007

References

• Graham Thomas (2000) The Romans at Woodchester Orpheus Mosaic at Woodchester
• C. Michael Hogan, Volubilis, The Megalithic Portal, ed. Andy Burnham (2007) [1]

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