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Plate VI from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two Sicilies
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Plate VI from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two Sicilies
2919846 Plate VI from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two Sicilies by William Hamilton, 1776 (w/c on paper) by Fabris, Pietro (fl.1768-78); 45.8x32.5 cm; The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, UK; (add.info.: View of the great eruption of Vesuvius from the mole of Naples in the night of the 20th of October 1767. Sir William Hamilton (1731-1803), Britains envoy to the Spanish court at Naples.); eUniversity of St. Andrews Library; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22420446
© University of St. Andrews Library / Bridgeman Images
Erupting Eruption Eruptions Geology Harbours Lava Lighthouse Lighthouses Naples Napoli Nighttime Nocturne Observations Sicily Vesuvius Volcanic Volcano Volcanoes Vulcanology William Hamilton Campi Phlegraei Plate Vi Sicilies
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This photo print, titled "Plate VI from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two Sicilies" takes us back in time to witness a momentous event. The image, captured by Pietro Fabris and painted by William Hamilton in 1776, portrays the great eruption of Vesuvius on the night of October 20th, 1767. From the vantage point of the mole in Naples harbor, we are immersed in a scene filled with drama and awe. The darkened sky is illuminated by fiery bursts as molten lava cascades down the slopes of Vesuvius. Smoke billows into the air, creating an eerie atmosphere that engulfs both land and sea. In this nocturnal landscape, ships dotting the harbor stand as silent witnesses to nature's fury. Their presence adds a sense of scale to this monumental event unfolding before our eyes. A lighthouse stands tall amidst chaos, its beacon guiding sailors through treacherous waters even during these tumultuous times. This remarkable painting not only captures a volcanic eruption but also serves as a testament to Sir William Hamilton's dedication to scientific observation during his tenure as Britain's envoy to Naples. It offers us a glimpse into an era when exploration and discovery were at their peak. As we gaze upon this print from The University of St Andrews Library collection in Scotland, we can't help but be reminded of nature's immense power and our own insignificance within it.
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