The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1759: A Fortress

1759

Giuseppe Vasi, after Giuseppe Palazzi, after Paolo Posi

Associated Names
Giuseppe Vasi

Etcher, Roman, 1710 - 1782

Giuseppe Palazzi

Artist After, Italian, c. 1740 - 1810

Paolo Posi

Artist After, Italian, 1708 - 1776

The image shows an architectural drawing viewed from a slightly elevated point. The structure is symmetrical with a central round tower decorated with statues and cloud-like elements. Flanking the central tower are square towers with flags. The background features a sky filled with detailed clouds. The drawing is in a monochromatic color palette with precise line engraving depicting textures, forms, and shadows. Figures in period attire and a carriage are in the foreground, adding a human scale. Further back, bridges and windows adorn the walls.

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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. 67.

Inscriptions

Lettered LL: "Paolo Posi Architetto"
Lettered LC: "Giuseppe Palazzi disegno'"
Lettered LR: "Giuseppe Vasi incise"
Lettered LC: "Prospetto della Prima Macchina eretta per Commando di Sua Eccellenza ... il giorno 28 Giugno 1759..."

Wikidata ID

Q77258660

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