Jean-Claude Golvin

Lugdunum (Lyon), the amphitheatre, gladiatorial combat

Overhead view of a gladiatorial combat in the amphitheater of the Trois Gaules in Lugdunum (Lyon). The drawing is in landscape format. It is framed in ink. Inscriptions and traces of watercolor, ink and graphite are visible in the margins.

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Graphite, Paper, Watercolor

Dimensions

37 × 49.7 cm (Overall) 29.5 × 41.4 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Lugdunum (Lyon)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Overhead view of a gladiatorial combat in the amphitheater of the Trois Gaules in Lugdunum (Lyon). The drawing is in landscape format. It is framed in ink. Inscriptions and traces of watercolor, ink and graphite are visible in the margins.
The drawing depicts several gladiatorial combats in the amphitheatre. Six gladiatorial fights are taking place in the spectator-filled arena and in front of the honor boxes. Three of the fighters can be identified by their nets.

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