Veüe de la Vigne de S.M. la Reine avec l'illumination / Veduta della Vigna di S.M. la Regina con l'illuminatione

Engraving by Belmondo, from the famous series La Sontuosa illuminazione della città di Torino per l'Augusto Sposalizio delle reali maestà di Carlo Emmanuele Re di Sardegna e di Elisabetta Teresa Principessa primogenita di Lorena. (Turin: Chais, 1737).

A description of the festivities surrounding the marriage of Charles Emmanuel III (1701-1773), Duke of Savoy and King of Sardinia, to Elizabeth Thérèse (1711-1741) of Lorraine in Turin on 21 April 1737. The decorations were designed by Vittone, Masson, Agliaudi, Daudet, Belmondo, de Prenner, Herriset and include numerous illuminations, as well as a large fireworks display over an allegorical grotto richly decorated with statuary, the arms of the bride and groom, and an elaborate central fountain.

Copperplate, with full margins, perfect condition.