The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1757: The Colonnade of the Athenian Lyceum

Giuseppe Pozzi after Giuseppe Palazzi (designer) and Paolo Posi (architect)

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an architectural structure resembling a grand portico or facade from a frontal viewpoint. The structure features symmetrical columns and sculptural details, with fine, detailed lines and cross-hatching in an engraving technique. Sculptures and urns adorn the roof, and various figures are present in the lower section. In the background are large statues against a textured sky filled with stylized clouds.