The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1785: A Pleasure Palace with an Air Balloon

Francesco Barbazza, after Giuseppe Palazzi

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an architectural structure. The image shows a grand building with multiple tiers, columns, and intricate sculptures. The facade is decorated with numerous statues and ornate designs. A large spherical object is situated in the center of the composition, adorned with detailed architectural elements. Peacocks are depicted atop urns on raised pedestals at either side of the structure. Surrounding the central focus are various figures engaged in different activities, creating a lively scene. The foreground includes more figures, a donkey, and Italian text at the bottom.