The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1776: A Palace with a Loggia for the Lottery Draw
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1776
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a grand, ornate building with a clock tower at its center. Statues line the rooftops and columns, and people in old-fashioned clothes gather below—some on horseback, others walking. The scene looks like a busy event, with steps leading up to the building and arches framing the sides. Notice how the artist used fine lines to show every detail, from the folds in the clothing to the tiny figures in the crowd. The text at the bottom hints this was made for a special lottery celebration. Check out how this was made using the technique: etching.
