The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1746: The Territories of the Kingdom of Naples

1746

Miguel de Sorellò after Francisco Preciado de la Vega (designer)

Associated Names
Miguel de Sorellò

Engraver, Spanish, c. 1700 - c. 1765

Francisco Preciado de la Vega

Artist After, Spanish, 1713 - 1789

This is a drawing of an ornate architectural façade. It depicts a highly detailed and intricate architectural design featuring classical elements such as columns, arches, and sculptures integrated into a grand building facade. The central section of the building is adorned with statues set within niches and decorative relief sculptures, while figures of classical mythological characters and emblems are prominently displayed. The composition is symmetrical, with a sense of harmony created by the repeated use of columns and arches. At the top, there are artistic ornaments, including winged figures holding trumpets, a central coat of arms, and elaborate crown motifs. The lower section of the drawing includes some human figures that appear to be illustrating or interacting with the architectural structure, suggesting its monumental or celebratory nature. The detailed drawing is likely a design or illustration intended to convey the grandeur and artistic style of this architectural facade.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gourary

  • Dimensions

    plate: 39.6 x 45.1 cm (15 9/16 x 17 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 43.4 x 56.7 cm (17 1/16 x 22 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.48.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Gori Sassoli no. 42

  • Series Title

    Temporary Structures for the Roman Festival of the "Chinea"

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gourary, New York; gift to NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

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. 42.

Inscriptions

across bottom in plate: Prospettiva della Seconda Macchina, con la quale si dà una piena dimostraz.e del Regno di Napoli, e Sicilia, nella descriz.e delle sue Parti, distinte dà proprj loro Emblemmi; Le Medesime / conforme sono state ultimamente preservate dal Malcontaggioso, e consequentemente tutta la nostra Italia, che insieme con Esse ne professa la dovuta obligazione; Così di concerto / fanno plauso alla MAESTA DI CARLO RE delle due Sicilie, di Gerusalemme &c. &c. &c. loro Benefattore, per la Sua vigilantissima cura ... à Sua Beatitudine PAPA BENEDETTO XIV. l'anno 1746. / Francesco Preziado Spagnolo inv., e dis. / l'Alfiere de Bombard, Giuseppe Sicili Capo Fuocar. di Cas. S. Angelo / Michele Sorellò inc. in Roma con lic. de Sup.

Wikidata ID

Q75396846

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