Inspired by a late eleventh century floor mosaic at Sant’Adriano, San Demetrio Corone in Cosenza, this serpent composition coils around itself in an eternal, protective gesture, delicately inlaid into black grey tuff.

Serpente Antico Mosaic Panel is a faithful interpretation of a historic Italian ecclesiastical floor, where a serpent wraps around itself in rhythmic movement, symbolising continuity and renewal. The figure is composed of small triangular tesserae in contrasting marbles, carefully set to create texture, pattern and subtle tonal variation.

The mosaic is inlaid into black grey tuff, a volcanic stone whose quiet, matte surface provides a powerful counterpoint to the intricate geometry of the marble tesserae. The contrast between the dark ground and the lighter patterned serpent heightens the visual clarity of the design while retaining an aged, archaeological character.

Each panel is produced using traditional mosaic techniques, with individual pieces hand cut and set before being finished flush with the surrounding stone. Suitable for floors, courtyards, cloisters or feature installations, Serpente Antico can be scaled and adapted for bespoke architectural projects.

Custom stone selections, sizes and site-specific interpretations available on request.