Apsidal Room, "Arione Room" (41)
Files
Collection Date
10-8-2025
Model Creation Date
02/01/2022
Abstract
This mosaic spans across the hallway and is almost entirely preserved. Bordered by a double plastic meander frame, a marine thiaus similar to that of the Frigidarium is seen. The marine procession depicts Ittiocentaurs, Tritons, Nereids, and a variety of aquatic and terrestrial animals. In the center of the mosaic, the figure of Arion stands out, playing a heptachord zither while riding a dolphin. Above him, 2 cherubs in flight take up the drapery of a nymph lying on the rocks listening to music. Other mythical beings can be seen in the waters of this large painting, depicted with waves marked by straight or zigzag lines. In the apse area, there is a monumental figure of Ocean, father of all waters, surrounded by a rich marine fauna.
Extent
1 3D Model
Media Type
Models (Representations); Renderings (Drawings)
Format
Digital Only
Digitization Specifications
Method: Agisoft Metashape
Processing Software
Agisoft Metashape
Download Size
231MB
Geometry
109.1k Triangles
Materials
1
Rigged Geometries
No
Scale Transformations
No
Textures
1
UV Layers
Yes
Vertex Colors
No
Vertices
55.2k
Recommended Citation
USF Institute for Digital Exploration, "Apsidal Room, "Arione Room" (41)" (2025). Villa del Casale Mosaics. 26.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/idex_casale/26
