Stake attention in this memory
This is a detailed mosaic artwork depicting a naval scene, located in the vestibule of the Admiralteyskaya metro station in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The mosaic is semicircular and framed by a golden border. At the center of the mosaic, a seated allegorical female figure, likely representing Saint Petersburg or Russia, is depicted wearing a white toga. She is holding a pole with a flag bearing a blue cross on a white background, possibly a naval ensign. To her right, a section of a ship's hull is visible, adorned with red and blue colors and windows. In the foreground, a large anchor rests diagonally across a set of steps. Beside the anchor, several cannonballs are scattered on the steps. A large cannon is positioned to the right of the female figure, with its barrel pointing outwards. To the right of the cannon, a rolled-up scroll with text, including "1704r", is depicted, suggesting a historical reference to the year 1704, a significant year in Russian naval history. A second anchor, smaller than the first, is also visible to the left. A decorative stone carving of a lion's head with a ring in its mouth is placed on the steps below and to the left of the cannonballs. The background of the mosaic is a deep blue, representing the sea, with the sails of multiple ships visible. The overall impression is a celebration of Russian naval power and history, fitting for a station named after the Admiralty, a historical center of the Russian Navy.
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81BC9
Volume
10,073
Creator
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Revenue
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TVL
$8.37
