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Veduta della machina della coccagna sollennizare il
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Veduta della machina della coccagna sollennizare il
Veduta della machina della coccagna per sollennizare il giorno natalizio del nostro augustissimo imperatore regnante il di primo ottobre 1728, Collection of festival prints, Grado, Francesco de, Vaccaro, Domenico Antonio, 1678-1745, Vaccaro, Domenico Antonio, 1678-1745, Etching, ca. 1728, The Cuccagna monument was commissioned by Count Joaquin Fernandez Portocarrero, Viceroy of Naples, in celebration of the birthday of Emperor Charles VI in 1728. The battle of the Gods and Giants is enacted on top of this mountainous land of Cockaigne, which abounds in fountains, game, fowls, and cattle tended by shepherds
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1728 Battle Birthday Celebration Commissioned Della Fernandez Festival Prints Fountains Game Giants Gods Grado Naples Shepherds Viceroy Cockaigne Enacted Fowls Giorno Imperatore Nostro Portocarrero Primo Vaccaro
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This print showcases the impressive "Veduta della machina della coccagna sollennizare il giorno natalizio del nostro augustissimo imperatore regnante il di primo ottobre 1728" from the Liszt Collection. Created by Francesco de Grado and Domenico Antonio Vaccaro in around 1728, this etching is a part of a collection of festival prints. Commissioned by Count Joaquin Fernandez Portocarrero, Viceroy of Naples, to celebrate Emperor Charles VI's birthday in 1728, the Cuccagna monument takes center stage in this artwork. The monument stands tall on top of a mountainous land known as Cockaigne. It depicts an epic battle between gods and giants, adding drama and grandeur to the scene. The landscape surrounding the monument is abundant with fountains, game animals, fowls, and cattle tended by shepherds. This portrayal highlights the prosperity and abundance associated with Cockaigne. With its intricate details and masterful execution through etching techniques, this print captures both historical significance and artistic brilliance. It serves as a testament to the opulence of celebrations during that era while showcasing the talent of artists like Francesco de Grado and Domenico Antonio Vaccaro. As you gaze upon this remarkable piece from centuries past, let your imagination transport you to a time when emperors were revered and festivities were held in honor of their birthdays.
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