The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1755: A Triumphal Bridge with Antiquities from Herculaneum

Giuseppe Vasi after Paolo Posi (architect)

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate architectural scene with an arched bridge and elaborate sculptures. The scene features a grand, monumental structure with an arched bridge leading to a stately building adorned with columns, statues, and intricate designs, topped by a figure holding a staff or flag. Columns with statues of riders on elephants flank the bridge's entrance. A water body is depicted under the bridge with small boats and figures. The sky has wisps of clouds, giving a dramatic backdrop to the architectural showcase.