Fine Art Print : Ostia Antica. The Decumanus Maximus. Detail of the paving
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Ostia Antica. The Decumanus Maximus. Detail of the paving
Ostia Antica. The Decumanus Maximus. Detail of the paving on a roman road. Italy
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Media ID 14315631
© Thaliastock / Mary Evans
Antica Archeology Blocks Decumanus Latium Maximus Osita Ostia Paving Ruin Stones Urbanism Vegetation
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Ostia Antica's Decumanus Maximus. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate detail of the ancient Roman road's paving. Each print in our Media Storehouse range is rights managed, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring the rich history of Italy into your home or office with this stunning addition to your decor.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a detail of the Decumanus Maximus, the main street of the ancient Roman port city of Ostia Antica, located in the Italian region of Latium. The Decumanus Maximus was once the central artery of communication between Rome and the Mediterranean, connecting the imperial capital with the port and the vast network of roads that crisscrossed the Roman Empire. The paving stones underfoot, worn smooth by the passage of countless carts and feet over the centuries, bear testament to the city's rich history and the enduring legacy of Roman urbanism. The intricate pattern of the stones, each one carefully cut and fitted together, speaks to the meticulous engineering and planning that characterized Roman infrastructure. The scene is set against a backdrop of the natural world, with a solitary tree reaching towards the sky, its branches stretching out in contrast to the orderly arrangement of the paving. The verdant foliage and the gentle curve of the tree's trunk add a touch of life and vitality to the ancient ruins, reminding us of the enduring relationship between human civilization and the natural world. The age of the stones, weathered by time and the elements, invites reflection on the passage of history and the ephemeral nature of human endeavor. The ruins of Ostia Antica, with their intricate mosaics, impressive architecture, and well-preserved paving, offer a glimpse into the daily life of ancient Rome and the complex web of communications that bound the empire together. This image invites us to contemplate the beauty and complexity of the Roman world, and to appreciate the enduring legacy of a civilization that continues to shape our understanding of the past and the present.
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