Jean-Claude Golvin

Napata and Gebel Barkal

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Watercolor;Blue ink;Black ink;Graphite;Paper

Dimensions

74.6 x 109.8 cm (Overall) 60.8 x 100 cm (Drawing)

Period

Geographical area

Location or theme

Gebel Barkal

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

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Aerial view of Napata and Gebel Barkal. The drawing is in landscape format. It is organized within a frame drawn in ink. Inscriptions appear on the reverse.
The town of Napata lies at the foot of the rocky peak known as Gebel Barkal, visible on the right of the drawing. The temple of Amun-Ra, with its two pylons opening onto porticoed courtyards, and the sanctuary are clearly visible.

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