Longitudinal Section of a Ballroom Decorated for the Marriage of the King of Naples to the Archduchess of Austria by Luigi Vanvitelli

Longitudinal Section of a Ballroom Decorated for the Marriage of the King of Naples to the Archduchess of Austria 1700 - 1773

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light pencil work

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"Longitudinal Section of a Ballroom Decorated for the Marriage of the King of Naples to the Archduchess of Austria," is a detailed architectural drawing by Italian architect Luigi Vanvitelli. Created between 1700 and 1773, the drawing depicts a cross-section of a grand ballroom decorated for a royal wedding. The intricate design features ornate columns, vaulted ceilings, and elaborate chandeliers. The drawing, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the grandeur and architectural sophistication of 18th-century Italian royal celebrations.

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