Jean-Claude Golvin

Argentomagus (Argenton-sur-Creuse), the temples

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Blue ink, Graphite, Paper, Watercolor

Dimensions

57.5 x 77.7 cm (Overall) 27.5 x 44.7 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Argentomagnus (Argenton-sur-Creuse)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of the Argentomagus (Saint-Marel) sanctuary and stores. The drawing is in landscape format. It is organized within a frame drawn in ink. Traces of watercolor and inscriptions are visible in the margins. Inscriptions are present on the reverse.
The drawing shows a succession of three buildings. A square chapel opened by a pronaos stands in the lower part of the drawing. Above it are two small quadrangular temples bordered by porticoes. Nearby are the stores.

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