Jean-Claude Golvin

Ilion (Troy), general view

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

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

Dimensions

70 x 100 cm (overall)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Ilion (Troy)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of Ilion (Troy), before 1200 B.C. The drawing is in landscape format and has no frame. Inscriptions are visible on the reverse.
The city is located not far from the Mediterranean coastline, visible in the upper part of the drawing. It is enclosed by a fortified wall, punctuated by towers and pierced by gates. Priam’s palace and temples are on the right. They are set within a stone wall.

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