Jean-Claude Golvin

West Thebes, the temple of Deir el Medineh

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Blue ink, Graphite, Paper, Watercolor

Dimensions

35.1 x 26.5 cm (Overall) 23.4 x 17.8 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Deir el-Medineh

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of the small temple at Deir el Medineh. The drawing is in portrait format. It is organized within a frame drawn in ink. Inscriptions and traces of watercolor are visible in the margins.
The temple of Hathor-Maat stands within an enclosure, with a doorway visible in the upper part. A courtyard leads to a hypostyle hall and sanctuary. The temple is flanked by secondary buildings. The workers’ village can be seen in the distance.

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