This work depicts an ancient Roman mosaic depicting a cat in a sitting position, likely playing. The warm tones of the cat's fur stand out against the light background.
The Romans also viewed cats in terms of mythical symbolism. Cats were thought to embody independence and freedom. In fact, cats were the only animals allowed inside Roman temples. The Roman goddess Libertas is often depicted with a cat. There are also several tales of the goddess Diana transforming into a cat. It seems that being a cat had its privileges in the ancient empire.
