Jean-Claude Golvin

Thysdrus (El Jem), the amphitheatre

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Blue ink, Heavyweight vellum paper, Red ink, Watercolor

Dimensions

53 x 75.3 cm (Overall) 47 x 75.3 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Thysdrus (El Jem)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of the amphitheater. The drawing is in landscape format and has no frame. Inscriptions are visible in the margins.
The drawing shows the internal and external organization of the building. The cavea houses the terraces for the spectators. The exploded view reveals the circulation galleries below them. The arena is in the center. A set is in place. The trap doors are visible. The amphitheater is shown during a hunting show (venationes).

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