The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1746: The Territories of the Kingdom of Naples
1746
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1746
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1746: The Territories of the Kingdom of Naples is a 1746 ink by Miguel de Sorellò, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a grand, ornate stage set designed to look like a building. Statues of people stand in niches, and a central arch frames a figure on horseback. Smaller figures—some kneeling, some holding props—fill the lower edges, as if preparing for a performance. The whole scene is packed with symbols, like shields and crowns, and looks like a mix of a palace and a theater. The tiny text at the bottom explains this was built for a royal event in 1746, celebrating the territories of Naples. The artist used shading and lines to make the 3D effect pop, almost like a shadow play. Try looking up etching to see how artists like this one carved fine lines into metal to print images.
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