This image displays a detailed mosaic mural affixed to an outdoor wall in Victoria, Malta

This image displays a detailed mosaic mural affixed to an outdoor wall in Victoria, Malta. The mosaic is composed of numerous irregular tesserae, primarily in shades of grey, white, red, brown, light blue, and green, set into a surface that slopes downwards from left to right, suggesting an adjacent staircase or ramp. The mural features a narrative or allegorical scene with both human and animal figures. In the upper left quadrant, a standing human figure, rendered in light grey and white, appears to be in motion with outstretched arms and bent legs against a backdrop of red and brown tesserae. To its right, a static, seated human figure, also in light grey and white, is depicted with crossed legs and a calm expression, backed by light blue tesserae. Below these human figures, a series of animals are arranged across the sloped surface. From left to right and top to bottom: a brown and gold lion with an open mouth faces right; to its right, a grey serpent with a red tongue coils vertically upwards. Below the lion, a dark grey donkey or mule is shown walking to the right. To the right of the donkey, a white sheep or lamb walks to the right. The mosaic is framed by a light brown stone wall at the top and a textured, reddish-brown stucco wall section to the right. A grey concrete or stone ledge is visible at the bottom of the frame.