nov 29, 150 BC - Alexander Mosaic, Pompeii, Italy
Description:
late 2nd or early 1st century(Roman copy of a lost greek painting of the Battle of Issus of late 4th century BCE) In the houe of the Faun, Pompeii, Italy, Tessera Mosaic, 8’10”x 16’9”
o Floor decoration, could not have seen the whole thing at once.
o Darius and Alexander are shown as strong figures.
Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 29, 150 BC
Now
~ 2177 years ago