Jean-Claude Golvin

Arles, the Grotte aux Fées hypogeum

Type

Flat map

Equipment used

Black ink, Graphite, Tracing paper

Dimensions

71.5 × 57.8 cm (Overall) 62.2 × 53.7 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Arelate (Arles)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Vertical aerial view and cross-section of the Grotte aux Fées hypogeum at Arelate (Arles). Preparatory drawing on tracing paper. The drawing is in portrait format. It is organized within a frame drawn in ink. Inscriptions are visible in the margins.
The upper part of the drawing is taken up by the plan of the circular hypogeum. The opening is on the left. The lower part shows a cross-section of the underground room.

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