Jean-Claude Golvin

Capua, the amphitheatre and spectators walking to their seats

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Watercolor;Black ink;Gouache (highlights);Graphite;Paper

Dimensions

64.8 x 50 cm (Overall) 63.4 x 33.7 cm (Drawing)

Period

Geographical area

Location or theme

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Views: 5

Low-angle view of the amphitheater before a show in Capua. The drawing is in portrait format. It is framed in ink. Traces of watercolor are visible in the margins. Inscriptions appear on the reverse.
The facade of the building is composed of three levels of arcaded galleries, housing statues, and an attic level. At the top are the masts supporting the velum. In the foreground, figures enter the amphitheatre to attend a performance.

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