Opheus Mosaic Isolated on White

Roman mosaic pavement featuring Orpheus, 3rd-4th century AD. Opheus is shown in the countryside near a tree and rocks, wearing a Phrygian cap and playing a lyre. Around him are wild animals tamed by his music: bull, lion, boar, deer, panther, fox, gazelle and birds. Found in 1934 in Trinquetaille near the current Avenue de Camargue. Inv. FAN 92 00 406. Musee de l'Arles Antique, Arles, France. Museum of Ancient Arles, Arles, France.