The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1760: The Temple of Neptune

1760

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 direct frontal perspective. In the midsection is an ornate, circular temple-like structure with classical columns and detailed reliefs. Flanking the central edifice are two towering columns, each adorned with relief carvings and topped with a platform. Ships are depicted on either side of the temple. Close to us, several figures and a cart are engaged in various activities. The background features swirling clouds filling the sky. The color palette is monochromatic with varying tones of sepia. The artwork is characterized by meticulous linear detailing and cross-hatching techniques.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1981

  • Scalabroni, Luisa. Giuseppe Vasi (1710-1782). Rome, 1981, no. 336.

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. 69.

Inscriptions

Lettered LL: "Paolo Posi Architetto"
Lettered LC: "Giuseppe Palazzi disegno'"
Lettered LR: "Giuseppe Vasi incise"
Lettered LC: "Disegno della Prima Machina rappresentannte il Tempio di Nettuno [...] l'Anno MDCCLX"

Wikidata ID

Q77258665

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