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The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1785: The Temple of Jupiter Begun by Tarquinius Priscus with the Marvel of Accius Naevius

Francesco Barbazza

1785

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Architectural

Dominant colour

The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1785: The Temple of Jupiter Begun by Tarquinius Priscus with the Marvel of Accius Naevius is a 1785 ink by Francesco Barbazza, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Francesco Barbazza
When & what style?: 1785 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a large, ornate building with a staircase leading up to it. The building has many columns and statues on top, and people are gathered around it. The building appears to be some kind of temple or monument, with intricate carvings and details. The people around it seem to be admiring it or going about their daily business. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.