Month: March 2016

Hadrian's Villa, Museum, Mythology, Roman art, Roman villa

Art and Sculptures from Hadrian’s Villa: The Lansdowne Relief

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This month's sculpture from Hadrian's Villa is a dark grey limestone relief decorated with mythological scenes. The relief was unearthed in 1769 during excavations undertaken by the art dealer and archaeologist Gavin Hamilton who sold it to Lord Lansdowne. The latter was an avid collector of antiquities who owned a fine collection of classical sculptures… Continue reading Art and Sculptures from Hadrian’s Villa: The Lansdowne Relief

Archaeology Travel, Baetica, Museum, Photography, Roman Mosaic, Spain

A guide to the mosaics along the Roman Baetica Route (Spain)

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On a recent trip to Southern Spain, I travelled along the Roman Baetica Route and visited many of the archaeological sites and museums that Andalusia has to offer. Among the plethora of ancient treasures to be found in the region, I was particularly impressed by the incredible mosaics I came across. The Roman Baetica Route… Continue reading A guide to the mosaics along the Roman Baetica Route (Spain)