Jean-Claude Golvin

Arelate (Arles), the forum, welcoming the imperial procession

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper, Watercolor

Dimensions

81.6 x 74.8 cm (Overall) 69.6 x 50 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Arelate (Arles)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Frontal view of the reception of the imperial procession in the forum square of Arelate (Arles). The drawing is in portrait format, organized within a frame drawn in ink. Traces of watercolor are visible in the margins.
The scene takes place in the forum courtyard, at the foot of the monument to Emperor Constantine and his family. In the foreground, soldiers with shields are lined up in a row of honor. The people stand behind them. Notables await the imperial procession at the top of the steps.

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