The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1785: The Temple of Jupiter Begun by Tarquinius Priscus with the Marvel of Accius Naevius

Francesco Barbazza after Giuseppe Palazzi (architect)

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a neoclassical temple facade. The drawing shows a symmetrical architectural structure with columns, a pediment, statues on columns and the building, relief sculptures, friezes, an inscription above the entrance, steps leading up to the temple, smaller statues, and people engaged in activities at the base of the stairs. The scene is set against a cloudy sky with detailed shading and line work.