Jean-Claude Golvin

Roma (Rome), the amphitheatre of Statilus Taurus, the fire

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Blue ink, Canson paper, Graphite, Watercolor

Dimensions

50.2 × 37.3 cm (Overall) 43.5 × 25.4 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Roma (Rome)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Front view of the Statilus Taurus amphitheater during the great fire of 64 in Roma (Rome). The drawing is in portrait format. It is framed in ink. Inscriptions and traces of watercolor, ink and graphite are visible in the margins. Inscriptions appear on the verso.
Part of the facade of the amphitheater is shown, with flames and smoke rising from the arches.

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