The artwork, titled “Petra Church Floor Mosaic,” was created by Byzantine Mosaics between c. 450 and c. 550. It is a mosaïque belonging to the Early Byzantine art movement (c. 330–750) and falls under the genre of animal painting. This artwork is part of a series found in a Byzantine church in Petra, Jordan.
The artwork depicts two gracefully depicted deer set within circular frames, their forms rendered through intricate patterns of colored tesserae. The mosaic employs a harmonious palette of earthy tones, with the animals detailed in shades of brown and outlined against a predominantly cream background. Surrounding the deer, geometric designs complement the organic forms, creating a balanced and rhythmic composition. This exquisite artwork exemplifies the skill and aesthetic sensibilities of early Byzantine mosaicists, seamlessly blending intricate craftsmanship with thematic elegance.
