page_title: Basilica of Junius Bassus
hierarchical_section_title: Basilica of Junius Bassus
caption_attribution_description: English: Opus sectile panel with the rape of Hylas by the Nymphs. Roman artwork, first half of the 4th century. From the basilica of Junius Bassus on the Esquiline Hill. Français&#160;: Panneau en opus sectile représentant le rapt d'Hylas par les Nymphes. Œuvre romaine, première moitié du IVe siècle ap. J.-C. Provenance&#160;: basilique de Junius Bassus sur l'Esquilin. Italiano: Pannello parietale in opus sectile, in marmi colorati e madreperla, con scena del ratto di Hylas da parte delle Ninfe. Opera romana, prima metà del IV sec. d.C. Dalla Basilica di Giunio Basso sull'Esquilino.
context_page_description: The Basilica of Junius Bassus was a civil basilica on the Esquiline Hill in Rome, on a site now occupied by the Seminario Pontificio di Studi Orientali, in via Napoleone III, 3. It is best known for its examples of opus sectile work.
context_section_description: The Basilica of Junius Bassus (basilica Iunii Bassi) was a civil basilica on the Esquiline Hill in Rome, on a site now occupied by the Seminario Pontificio di Studi Orientali, in via Napoleone III, 3. It is best known for its examples of opus sectile work.
caption: Panel with Hylas and the nymphs and the Egyptian-themed decoration known as Alexandrine vellum
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