The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1739: Mount Parnassus with Apollo, the Muses, and Pegasus
1739
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1739
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1739: Mount Parnassus with Apollo, the Muses, and Pegasus is a 1739 ink by Miguel de Sorellò, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a busy, black-and-white scene packed with figures. At the center, a winged horse stands near a fountain while a group of people—some playing instruments, others singing—crowd around it. Above them, a man with a lyre floats in the air, surrounded by clouds and leaves. The whole scene looks like a crowded party in a forest, with lots of movement and drama. The tiny text at the bottom hints this was made for a special event in 1739, likely a performance or celebration. The mix of music, mythical creatures, and nature suggests it’s tied to stories about gods and poets. If this style of crowded, dramatic scenes interests you, look up Baroque.
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