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Machina della coccagna sollennizzare il nome
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Machina della coccagna sollennizzare il nome
Machina della coccagna per sollennizzare il nome gloriosissimo del augustissimo imperatore regnante Carlo VI, Collection of festival prints, Blasio, Michelangelo de, fl. 1721-1742, Grado, Francesco de, Etching, ca. 1724, The Cuccagna monument was commissioned by Michael Friedrich Graf von Althann, in front of the Palazzo Real in Naples in celebration of the name day of Emperor Charles VI. Designed as a tripartite triumphal arch, the ephemeral monument is topped by the double-headed Imperial eagle and the insignia of Cardinal Althann. It is decorated with a personification of Abundance holding a cornucopia, festoons, fowls, bulls, and fountains. (Inscription of title continues:re di Spagna Vngaria Boemia andc. fatta erigere nella piazza del real palazzo dall em.mo sig.r cardinale Michele Federico d Althann vicere luogot.te e capitan generale nel regno di Napoli a di IV. di nouembre 1724
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1724 Andc Arch Bulls Carlo Celebration Commissioned Cornucopia Decorated Designed Eagle Federico Festival Prints Festoons Fountains Front Grado Graf Inscription Insignia Michele Naples Napoli Nella Palazzo Personification Piazza Real Spagna Topped Capitan Cardinale Fowls Generale Imperatore Nome
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This print showcases the magnificent "Machina della coccagna" monument, created to honor Emperor Charles VI on his name day. Commissioned by Michael Friedrich Graf von Althann, this ephemeral masterpiece stood proudly in front of the Palazzo Real in Naples. Designed as a tripartite triumphal arch, it exudes grandeur and elegance. Atop the monument sits the double-headed Imperial eagle and Cardinal Althann's insignia, symbolizing power and authority. The intricate details are truly awe-inspiring; from festoons to fowls, bulls to fountains, every element adds to its splendor. The focal point of this enchanting artwork is a personification of Abundance holding a cornucopia - a powerful representation of prosperity and plenty. This figure radiates grace and generosity, reminding us of the bountiful blessings that life can offer. The inscription on this print further emphasizes its significance: "re di Spagna Vngaria Boemia" acknowledging Emperor Charles VI's reign over Spain, Hungary, Bohemia, and more. It also credits Cardinal Michele Federico d'Althann for his role as viceregent and captain general in the Kingdom of Naples. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece captured by Michelangelo de Blasio and Francesco de Grado through their masterful etching technique in 1724, we are transported back to an era where art was used not only for aesthetic pleasure but also as a means to celebrate great leaders like Emperor Charles VI.
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