Jean-Claude Golvin

Olympia, the temple of Zeus and his statue

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Watercolor;Black ink;Gouache (highlights);Graphite;Glitter highlights;Paper

Dimensions

49.5 x 70 cm (Overall) 40.6 x 50.6 cm (Drawing)

Period

Geographical area

Location or theme

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

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Frontal cross-section of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia. The drawing is in landscape format. It is framed in ink. Inscriptions and traces of watercolor are visible in the margins.
The drawing shows a cross-section of the temple, with the colonnade and cella. The statue of Zeus stands in the center of the cella. The god is shown seated on an elaborate armchair. He is draped and holds the scepter in his left hand, and a winged Victory in the other.

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