The artwork, entitled “Beth Alfa Synagogue Mosaic,” was created circa 527 by Byzantine Mosaics. This exquisite piece belongs to the Byzantine and Early Byzantine art movements (circa 330–750) and is located in the Beth Alpha synagogue in Beit She’an, Israel. The medium of the artwork is mosaïque, and it falls under the genre of figurative art.
The mosaic demonstrates the meticulous craftsmanship of Byzantine art, featuring a richly decorative composition. The artwork showcases intricate patterns and designs, characterized by the use of meticulously arranged pieces of colored stone and glass. The vivid yet harmonious color palette employs shades of beige, grey, red, and black to form detailed images. The fragment depicted shows a representation of flora, with stylized plant forms interwoven with other geometric designs. This fragment exemplifies the skill and artistry typical of early Byzantine mosaics, capturing both the religious and aesthetic sensibilities of the period.
