The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1738: The Triumph of Bacchus and Ceres
1738
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1738
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1738: The Triumph of Bacchus and Ceres is a 1738 ink by Miguel de Sorellò, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving is packed with swirling figures, animals, and strange machines. In the center, two large figures—one holding a cornucopia, the other a staff—stand on a rocky base. Around them, people and mythical creatures climb, wave flags, and play instruments. At the top, winged angels hover near a tower with a globe. The scene looks chaotic but planned, like a parade or festival gone wild. The tiny text at the bottom explains this was part of a royal celebration in 1738, likely for a wedding. The mix of gods, music, and machinery suggests it’s meant to feel grand and magical. Next, check out how this work uses etching to create such detailed, layered lines.
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