Jean-Claude Golvin

Derventum (Drevant), the theater-amphitheater

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Watercolor;Blue ink;Black ink;Gouache (highlights);Heavyweight wove paper

Dimensions

38.1 x 56.1 cm (Overall) 32.5 x 29.7 cm (Drawing)

Period

Geographical area

Location or theme

Derventum (Drevant)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Views: 3

Aerial view of the theater-amphitheater at Derventum (Drévant). The drawing is in portrait format. It is organized within a frame drawn in ink. Inscriptions and traces of watercolor are visible in the margins.
The scene depicts a gladiatorial combat within the confines of a theater-amphitheater. The spectators are seated in the cavea. The edifice, comprising an arcaded gallery level and an attic, is organized around a semi-elliptical arena enclosed by a stage wall (frons scaenae).

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