The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1750: The New Pier of Naples

1750

Jérôme Charles Bellicard, after Michelangelo Specchi (architect)

Associated Names
Jérôme Charles Bellicard

Artist, French, 1726 - 1786

Michelangelo Specchi

Architect, Italian, 1684 - 1750

The image is taken at sea level, displaying a grand structure at the center. The horizon is low with docked ships on a pier. Ships extend into the distance on the right. The etching is detailed, capturing architectural elements and patterns. The color palette is monochromatic, depicting shadows and lines for textures. Water, a small boat, and crowds are visible. The sky is lightly shaded with clouds in the background.

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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1994

  • Gori Sassoli, Mario. Della Chinea e di altre "Macchine di gioia". Apparati architettonici per fuochi d'artificio a Roma nel Settecento. Milan, 1994, no. 49.

Inscriptions

Lettered LL: "Michelangelo Specchi Architetto Deputato"
Lettered LC: "Carlo Bellicard Invent. e Sculp."
Lettered LC: " Prospettiva della prima Macchina de fuochi d'artificio rappresentante in Idea il Molo nuovo [...] l'anno del S.to Giubileo 1750"

Wikidata ID

Q77258627

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