Jean-Claude Golvin

Tomb grafted onto the Herodion

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Watercolor;Black ink;Gouache;Graphite;Arches watercolor paper

Dimensions

76 × 56.9 cm (Overall) 58.7 × 43.2 cm (Drawing)

Period

Geographical area

Location or theme

Herodion

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

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Front view of Herod’s tomb on the Herodion. The drawing is in portrait format. It is framed in ink. Traces of watercolor and graphite are visible in the margins. Inscriptions appear on the reverse.
The mountain was excavated to install the building, which rests on a square base. The latter is topped by a tholos.

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