My Photos: Italy -- Mosaics -- Sicily -- Piazza Armerina -- Arcade & Courtyard and Triclinium

A large, oval courtyard and arcade connect to the triclinium -- dining room --  and multiple rooms meant for relaxation and entertainment after meals. The courtyard was paved with a zigzag mosaic, and the arcade was paved with animal heads wreathed in acanthus leaves. A statue of Dionysus was showcased in this room, and the floor mosaics depict scenes of wine production with cupids picking grapes, gathering grapes, and pressing grapes. All photos are copyright protected property of  Brenda Pokorny unless otherwise noted. If you would like permission for use, please contact me.