Jean-Claude Golvin

Roma (Rome), the Regia, the Temple of Vesta and Caesar’s residence

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Glitter highlight, Gouache (highlights), Graphite, Medium-weight smooth wove paper, Watercolor

Dimensions

37.8 x 54.7 cm (Overall) 29.7 x 47.2 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Roma (Rome)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of the Regia, the Temple of Vesta and Caesar’s residence in Roma (Rome). The drawing is in landscape format. It is organized within a frame drawn in ink. Inscriptions and traces of watercolor are visible in the margins. A sketch appears on the reverse.
The regia is on the right-hand side of the drawing. Nearby is the Arch of Fabianus, which gives access to a courtyard featuring the Temple of Vesta and Caesar’s residence, the House of the Vestals. A crowd of figures represent a triumphal procession in honor of Vesta.

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