Antechamber on N. Side of Ovoid Portico (47)
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Collection Date
10-8-2025
Model Creation Date
02/01/2022
Abstract
It is assumed that this area could be frequented by guests or by the staff of the large estates who did not have access to the main rooms of the domus. The mosaic has large gaps in the middle and left side branching downwards, however the scene can still be seen. It depicts Dionysian themes similar to those in the Triclinium (57) and in the adjoining room (49). Within the mosaic, the process of transport and pressing grapes is seen. It begins with 2 wagons pulled by oxen, both overflowing with grapes. Cherubs can also be seen supporting objects related to the grape harvest. From there, the upper register depicts the pressing of the grapes by 3 putti that almost appear to be moving in a dance-like rhythm. On the sides, cherubs move towards the center carrying a basket and a seedling.
Extent
1 3D Model
Media Type
Models (Representations); Renderings (Drawings)
Format
Digital Only
Digitization Specifications
Method: Agisoft Metashape
Processing Software
Agisoft Metashape
Download Size
24MB
Geometry
145.1k Triangles
Materials
1
Rigged Geometries
No
Scale Transformations
No
Textures
1
UV Layers
Yes
Vertex Colors
No
Vertices
73.4k
Recommended Citation
USF Institute for Digital Exploration, "Antechamber on N. Side of Ovoid Portico (47)" (2025). Villa del Casale Mosaics. 23.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/idex_casale/23
