Alexander Mosaic from the House of the Faun (16 feb 127 año – 26 mayo 18754 año)

Descripción:

100 BCE
Mosaic
Republican Roman; Pompeii

Turning point of battle. The moment when the great ruler Darius, of Persia retreats from Alexander the Great.
The mosaic is capturing a moment and captures the drama
Found on the FLOOR of the House of the Faun although it was based on an original Greek painting.

Mosaic most likely copied from an ancient greek painting. This is linked to a story by Philoxenos (who may have created a painting based on the story)

1.5 million stones and glass
The small piece allows for details and naturalism.
Sense of modeling to create three-dimensionality and foreshortening.
People of Pompeii wanted to own a piece of ancient greek culture.