Jean-Claude Golvin

Thebes (Louqsor), the temple of Amon, the sanctuary

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

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

Dimensions

40.2 x 52.3 cm (Overall) 35.6 x 39.1 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Thebes (Louqsor)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Ecorché view of the sanctuary of the Temple of Amun at Thebes (Louqsor). The drawing is in landscape format. It is framed in ink. Inscriptions and traces of watercolor are visible in the margins.
The drawing represents the sanctuary of the temple. This is a richly decorated room, featuring four columns with lotiform capitals. At the far end of the room is the naos. It contains the statue of the god.

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