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Illustration
A Roman floor mosaic dating to between 350 and 375 CE and depicting a rabbit and trap. Food was a popular subject in mosaics throughout the Roman period. Provenance: Toragnola, Rome. (Vatican Museums, Rome).
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cite This Work
APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2016, January 23). Rabbit, Roman Mosaic. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4464/rabbit-roman-mosaic/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Rabbit, Roman Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 23, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4464/rabbit-roman-mosaic/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Rabbit, Roman Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 23 Jan 2016. Web. 21 Mar 2023.
