The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1775: A Bull-fight

Giuseppe Vasi, after Giuseppe Palazzi, after Paolo Posi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a symmetrical architectural drawing of a Baroque building with multiple levels. The high horizon line provides a detailed view of the façade and activities below. The building features statues, arches, and decorations, with fine brushstrokes creating textures and shading. Figures and animals are depicted in action near the viewer, contrasting with the building's grandeur. The color palette is monochromatic, with sepia or brown tones. Wispy clouds are etched in the sky above the building.