Jean-Claude Golvin

Tanis, general view

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Blue ink, Gouache (highlights), Graphite, Paper, Watercolor

Dimensions

70 x 100 cm (overall)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Tanis

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of Tanis. The drawing is in landscape format and has no frame. Inscriptions appear on the reverse.
The landscape is shown at dusk. The city lies to the north-east of the Nile delta, visible in the background. Amid the dwellings stands a vast temple dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu. Two other temples appear on the right of the drawing.

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