The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1731: Atlas with Hercules and Minerva, or the Instruments of War

1731

Giovanni Battista Sintes

Associated Names
Giovanni Battista Sintes

Etcher, Italian, c. 1680 - c. 1760

Bartolomeo Poli

Artist After, Italian or Austrian, 1725 - 1740

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The image shows an expansive plaza with a grand building complex in a classic European style. The perspective is slightly elevated, offering a view of the surrounding structures and distant buildings. The horizon is marked by the architectural elements, including a large balustrade with statues. The illustration is detailed with fine lines, resembling an engraving or etching. The color palette is monochromatic, using sepia shades. In the foreground, elegantly dressed figures are seen socializing. The buildings are adorned with statues and intricate details, conveying grandeur. The background sky has subtle variations in tone.

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Giovanni Girolamo Frezza

1722

An Album of Prints of the Roman Festival of the Chinea

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1722

The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1722: A Triumphal Arch for Charles VI

Giovanni Battista Sintes

1722

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. 19.

Inscriptions

Lettered LL: "Bartolomeo Poli inv." and LR: "Gio. Batta. Sintes Incise in Rom. con lic. de Sup."
Lettered LC, below image: "Prospettiva della Prima Macchina de Fuochi d'artificio ... li poderosi apparati di Guerra ... l'anno 1731"

Wikidata ID

Q77260403

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