Casa “del Mosaico de la Medusa” de Palencia. Una aproximación a su decoración pictórica y estucada

Emergency excavation work undertaken in the city of Palencia in 1994 revealed the remains of an important domus, judging from the materials uncovered. This present study provides a sample of the pictorial fragments and stuccos which reflect its ornamental richness, in particular of its triclinium. The pictorial decoration evidences a wide repertoire, ranging from marble imitations at the stone plinths to different types of candelabra in the inter-panels, in addition to other vegetable motifs or those of architectural inspiration. There ensemble of Casa del “Mosaico de la Medusa” de Palencia... 7 BSAA arqueología, LXXXV-LXXXVI, 2019-2020, pp. 6-47. E-ISSN: 2530-6367 stuccos covers a broad array, prominent amongst which are those of an architectural nature, together with others that display simple ornamental features as well as several masks.