The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1776: A Palace with a Loggia for the Lottery Draw

Giuseppe Vasi, after Giuseppe Palazzi

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an opulently decorated palace facade. The image depicts a grand architectural structure with a central tower featuring an ornate clock, surrounded by sculpted figures and elaborate baroque decorations. The palace is flanked by symmetrical structures and adorned with various sculptures and draperies. Architectural arches and columns add to the magnificence of the palace, while steps lead up to the main building. The engraving shows groups of people engaged in a form of pageantry or procession at the foot of the building, creating a sense of celebration and historical grandeur. The intricate lines and shading capture the luxuriously ornamental baroque style, indicative of an era of lavish architecture and celebration.