The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1752: The Banquet of the Gods in Villa Carl'Amalia in Caserta

Giuseppe Vasi, after Paolo Posi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a symmetrical, classical architectural scene. The main feature is an elaborate triumphal structure with a frontal perspective. A grand staircase defines the horizon with figures in the lower part. At the center is a tall column with a statue, surrounded by draperies, urns, and sculptures. People are walking in the foreground. The sky has light, linear clouds on a clear day. The color scheme is white and brown, resembling a traditional engraving or etching style, focusing on details and linework.