An ancient Byzantine mosaic artwork composed of tesserae pieces. Ca. 300 to 500 AD. Featuring an image of two fish and a bowl of bread. Framed. The artwork represents the Christian miracle of the five loaves and two fish, also known as Feeding the Multitude. The story of Jesus using modest resources to feed thousands of followers who had gathered to see him heal the sick is one of the central motifs in Christian culture. Thus, bread and fish became one of the earliest symbols of Christianity. Historical Collectibles And Archaeological Relics, Applied Arts, Mosaics.
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