Jean-Claude Golvin

Delos, general view

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

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

Dimensions

70.3 x 100.1 cm (overall)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Island of Delos

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of Delos. The drawing is in landscape format and has no frame. Inscriptions appear on the reverse.
The drawing shows several islands. In the lower part, the island of Rhenaeus can be seen, in the center, the island of Delos, and in the distance, the island of Mykonos. The island of Delos is organized around its port. On either side of it is the agora of Theophrastos. The agora of the Italians lies slightly behind. It is flanked by the circus. Nearby is the sanctuary of Apollo. The city also boasts a theater.

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