Jean-Claude Golvin

The Saalburg, the fort

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Blue ink, Drawing paper, Gouache (highlights), Graphite (traces), Watercolor

Dimensions

64.8 x 50 cm (Overall)
49.1 x 45.8 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Location or theme

Germanic border

Presentation :

Aerial view of La Saalburg fort. The drawing is in portrait format. It is arranged within a frame drawn in ink. Traces of watercolor and inscriptions are visible in the margins.
The fort is set within a fortified enclosure with four gates. It is surrounded by a moat. In the center is a building with a peristyle, the headquarters. Barracks and warehouses were built around it. Farms are located in the surrounding area.

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