The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1743: The Royal Hunt 1743

"The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1743: The Royal Hunt" is an engraving by François Hutin, created in 1743. The engraving depicts a royal hunt with a focus on the King and Queen, showcasing the grandeur of the event. The scene is set in a forested landscape with a background of mountains. The print, measuring 39 × 44.8 cm (15 3/8 × 17 5/8 in.), was made to celebrate a specific event: a royal hunting excursion by the King and Queen of the Two Sicilies. This piece is an example of the popular genre of royal portraiture and provides insight into the rituals and celebrations of 18th-century European aristocracy.