The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1785: The Temple of Jupiter Begun by Tarquinius Priscus with the Marvel of Accius Naevius
1785
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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1785
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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.
This drawing shows a grand, fake temple built for a parade. It has tall columns, statues on the roof, and people walking around it. Some figures stand on the steps or near the base, while others work below, like moving a cart or carrying tools. The temple’s front has carvings and a round window, and the whole scene looks like a stage set. The text below says this was made for a special event in 1785, mixing history with theater. The temple is named after Jupiter, but it’s not real—it’s a temporary structure for a show. If you like this kind of detailed drawing, look up etching to see how artists create these precise lines.
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