The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1774: A Villa with Ancient Monuments and a Game of "Giostra"

Giuseppe Vasi, after Giuseppe Palazzi, after Paolo Posi

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an architectural structure. The image features a grand architectural façade adorned with statues and ornate details. The façade has three archways, each housing a statue, and is flanked by columns and moldings. Sculptures and decorative urns sit atop the structure. In front, figures are depicted in various poses. The structure is set against a partially cloudy sky. The engravings and architectural style reflect neoclassical influences.