Jean-Claude Golvin

Hippo Regius (Annaba), the Christian quarter of Hippo

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

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

Dimensions

29.5 x 42 cm (Overall)
17.9 x 31.3 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Location or theme

Hippo Regius (Annaba)

Presentation :

Aerial view of the Christian quarter of Hippo Regius (Annaba), 5th c. The drawing is in landscape format. It is arranged within a frame drawn in ink. Traces of watercolor and inscriptions are visible in the margins.
The district features a number of religious buildings set amidst residential areas. The basilica can be seen on the right. The edifice is built on a basilical plan. Three naves lead to a semicircular apse. The baptistery and an apse chapel (probably the consignatorium, used to administer confirmations) are located on the southern flank. A trefoil chapel is on the left of the drawing.

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