The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1741: Neptune and Amphitrite 1741

This etching by François Hutin, titled "The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1741: Neptune and Amphitrite" (1741), depicts a scene with the sea god Neptune and his wife Amphitrite, likely from a larger theatrical performance. The scene is filled with figures and includes a large tower and a chariot. The composition is typical of theatrical engravings with detailed lines and shading, conveying a sense of movement and drama. The etching likely served as a record of this elaborate stage set, which celebrated the arrival of the "Chinea", a symbolic gift presented to the King of Naples.