Jean-Claude Golvin

Mediolanum Santonum (Saintes), the monumental arch and bridge

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Watercolor;Black ink;Gouache (highlights);Graphite;Medium-weight smooth wove paper

Dimensions

45.4 x 65.7 cm (Overall) 37.4 x 49.5 cm (Drawing)

Period

Geographical area

Location or theme

Mediolanum Santonum (Saintes)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Views: 3

Front view of the bridge and monumental arch at Mediolanum Santonum (Saintes). The drawing is in landscape format. It is framed in ink. Traces of watercolor and inscriptions are visible in the margins.
A large bridge crosses the Charente River. It consists of several semicircular arches. It allows passage between the two banks. Riders and carts use the bridge. The river bank is marked by a monumental arch with two arches topped by an attic.

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