The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1760: The Temple of Neptune
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1760
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a grand, imaginary temple with two tall columns on either side. The temple sits on a rocky shore, surrounded by ships and people moving supplies. The scene looks like a busy harbor, with waves crashing around the base of the structure. The temple’s design is fancy, with statues and decorations on top. The ships in the background have lots of sails, and the whole scene looks like a mix of real and made-up elements. This is an example of the technique: etching.
