Jean-Claude Golvin

Arles, the Bounias hypogeum

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

270g Canson paper, Black ink, Graphite, Watercolor

Dimensions

65 × 50 cm (Overall) 41.3 × 37.1 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Arelate (Arles)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of the Bounias hypogeum at Arelate (Arles). The drawing is in portrait format. It is framed in ink. Traces of watercolor are visible in the margins. A drawing sketch and inscriptions appear on the reverse.
At the center of the drawing is a circular hypogeum. Several people enter via a long ramp consisting of several steps. These lead to the entrance in the center.

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