Jean-Claude Golvin

Lake Nemi, Caligula’s ships

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

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

Dimensions

50 x 64.8 cm (overall)

Period

antiquity

Location or theme

Lake Nemi

Presentation :

Aerial view of Caligula’s ships on Lake Nemi. The drawing is in landscape format and has no frame. Inscriptions appear on the reverse.
On Lake Nemi, several ships are moored to quays, while others are sailing on the water. In the center of the drawing, one of the ships carries a sort of floating palace. These are Caligula’s apartments. The palace is spread over several levels and includes a garden and baths.

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