Mosaic of male figure in medallion

Digital by Daniele Tamburro, 2014

Mosaic of Male Figure in Medallion, by an unknown Roman Artist found in Tunis, Tunisia, from the 1st century-2nd century A.D.
21 1/8 x 21 1/8in. (53.7 x 53.7cm).
From the Museum Collection Fund, Brooklyn Museum.
According to the Brooklyn Museum, despite graven image injunctions, human figures have been found on ancient synagogue floors, so the sanctuary floor of the synagogue as the original location of this mosaic of a male figure cannot be ruled out.

Source ThoughtCo

Digital by Victor Fotso, 2013

Academy of Fine Arts in Ravenna

Teacher Gianluca Costantini