Jean-Claude Golvin

Iconic map: Ilion, the path of the Greeks

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

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

Dimensions

50.1 x 69.8 cm (Overall) 28.7 x 39.8 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Ilion (Troy)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Iconic map of the Greek route to Troy (Ilion). The drawing is in landscape format. It is organized within a frame drawn in ink. Traces of watercolor and inscriptions are visible in the margins.
The drawing represents a map of the Troy region. It is completed by a drawing of the city. It lies in a bay at the entrance to the Dardanelles. Helen and King Priam are shown close by. On the coast, the Greek army disembarks aboard their ships. A few figures mark the path of their advance on Troy.

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