Section of the paving in the Villa Romana,Desenzano. It consists of a series of mosaic panels containing complex geometric designs including several versions of the ancient symbol formed by two interlaced cords in a closed loop,the so-called “Solomon's Knot†(in Latin,sigillum Salomonosis) referring to the wisdom of the Biblical monarch. The collection of knots,crosses,octagons and other symbols were perhaps intended to ward off evil | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Terry, Sheila |
Bildgröße: | 4214 px × 4174 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Restrictions: | - |