The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1745: Triumphal Arch for the Return of King Charles of Bourbon to Naples 1745

This 1745 engraving by Louis Joseph Le Lorrain depicts a design for a triumphal arch to commemorate the return of King Charles of Bourbon to Naples. The intricate design, likely intended for a public celebration, showcases a grand, classical arch adorned with statues and allegorical figures. The engraving captures the grandeur of the proposed structure, which would have served as a symbolic gateway marking the king’s triumphant return. Le Lorrain's design is a testament to the elaborate and symbolic nature of triumphal architecture during the 18th century, reflecting the era's taste for classical grandeur and its fascination with the Roman Empire.