Vesuvius Collection (page 8)

The Eastern Crisis (b / w photo)
1597346 The Eastern Crisis (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Crisis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 April 1897)

Marble and other mixed stones of Vesuvius polished, Plate L
1275128 Marble and other mixed stones of Vesuvius polished, Plate L, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of the present state of the little mountain raised by the explosion in the year 1760
1275097 View of the present state of the little mountain raised by the explosion in the year 1760, Plate XIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

Lazzaronis from Italian Scenery, representing the Manners
3258428 Lazzaronis from Italian Scenery, representing the Manners, Customs and Amusements of the different States of Italy, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Lerberghi, P

New Picture at Surrey Zoological Gardens (engraving)
1101892 New Picture at Surrey Zoological Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Picture at Surrey Zoological Gardens)

Fleet Forming Line Abreast (engraving)
1097225 Fleet Forming Line Abreast (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleet Forming Line Abreast)

Representation of an opera: "Herculanum"
XEE4141511 Representation of an opera: " Herculanum" on a libretto by Joseph Mery (1798-1866) and T. Hadot and a music by Felicien David (1808-1876)

Feeling about the room till she found the table that stood by Glaucus, she laid the basket on it (colour litho)
2800067 Feeling about the room till she found the table that stood by Glaucus, she laid the basket on it (colour litho) by Yohn

Nydia threw herself at the feet of Stratonice (colour litho)
2800066 Nydia threw herself at the feet of Stratonice (colour litho) by Yohn, Frederick Coffay (1875-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nydia threw herself at the feet of Stratonice)

The conversion and blessing of Apoecides (colour litho)
2800063 The conversion and blessing of Apoecides (colour litho) by Yohn, Frederick Coffay (1875-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The conversion and blessing of Apoecides)

Naples, Italy, Vesuvius (colour photo)
2816033 Naples, Italy, Vesuvius (colour photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naples, Italy, Vesuvius. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Bay of Naples, 1840 (oil on canvas)
2831145 The Bay of Naples, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 96x159.5 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased, 1926.; English

A valiant financial guard (Colour Litho)
2783792 A valiant financial guard (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A valiant financial guard)

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

Plate IX from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two Sicilies
2919845 Plate IX from Campi Phlegraei: Observations of the Volcanoes of the two Sicilies by William Hamilton, 1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Fabris

A Panoramic View of Naples, the Bay of Naples, Portici, Vesuvius
659311 A Panoramic View of Naples, the Bay of Naples, Portici, Vesuvius, the Sorrento Peninsula and Capri from the Conocchia, (oil on canvas) by Fabris

View of the Villa Medici, Ottaviano (oil on canvas)
704130 View of the Villa Medici, Ottaviano (oil on canvas) by Volaire, Pierre Jacques (1729-c.1802); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; French, out of copyright

The funicular railway of Mount Vesuvius seen from the center of the railway (engraving)
729448 The funicular railway of Mount Vesuvius seen from the center of the railway (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of Southern Italy (engraving)
6021121 Map of Southern Italy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Southern Italy)

The Bay of Naples (gouache on paper)
BON65230 The Bay of Naples (gouache on paper) by Neapolitan School, (19th century); 22.5x69.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

The Baths of Pozzuoli, 1572 (oil on slate)
BEN82527 The Baths of Pozzuoli, 1572 (oil on slate) by Macchietti, Girolamo (1535-92); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Death of Gaius Plinius Secundus the Elder. Pliny the Elder (23-79)
XEE4164313 Death of Gaius Plinius Secundus the Elder. Pliny the Elder (23-79), naturalist and Latin writer (During the eruption of the Vesuve; in 79 he hated to run there to observe this phenomene;)

The death of Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD) during the eruption of the Vesuve Painting by
JLJ4682618 The death of Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD) during the eruption of the Vesuve Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863) decorating the dome of the Bibliotheque of the National Assembly

Crater of Vesuvius in Naples (Watercolour, 1844)
LRI4700775 Crater of Vesuvius in Naples (Watercolour, 1844) by Garibbo, Luigi (c.1782-1869); Collezioni Cartografica e Topografica del Comune di Genova, Genoa

The Ascent of Vesuvius, Tourists at the Foot of the Cone (engraving)
1613740 The Ascent of Vesuvius, Tourists at the Foot of the Cone (engraving) by Ralston, J.M.L. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascent of Vesuvius)

Coastline of the Bay of Naples from the ancient Roman town of Baiae, Cape Miseno
5216709 Coastline of the Bay of Naples from the ancient Roman town of Baiae, Cape Miseno, with Vesuvius in the distance (engraving) by German School

The Bay of Naples and eruption of Vesuvius (litho)
970836 The Bay of Naples and eruption of Vesuvius (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bay of Naples and eruption of Vesuvius)

Villagers fleeing their homes after an eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Italy (colour litho)
3097589 Villagers fleeing their homes after an eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Italy (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Eruption of Vesuvius, the Lava Stream, 2 December 1880 (engraving)
1060411 The Eruption of Vesuvius, the Lava Stream, 2 December 1880 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eruption of Vesuvius, the Lava Stream)

The Great Earthquake in Ischia, Bay of Naples (engraving)
1107450 The Great Earthquake in Ischia, Bay of Naples (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Earthquake in Ischia)

Vesuvius in Eruption (engraving)
1101824 Vesuvius in Eruption (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vesuvius in Eruption)

Mt. Vesuvius from the Bay of Naples, 1905. Creator: Cass Gilbert
Mt. Vesuvius from the Bay of Naples, 1905

Napoli, 1884 / 1885. Creator: Edward Lear
Napoli, 1884/1885

Impronte Umane, Pompei (Human Cast, Pompeii), 1873. Creator: Giorgio Sommer
Impronte Umane, Pompei (Human Cast, Pompeii), 1873

Panoramic of Naples city lights and Gulf at dusk from Vesuvius, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Aerial panoramic of Vesuvius volcano at sunrise, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Aerial view of Vesuvius crater and Gulf of Naples at sunrise, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

View of Mount Vesuvius as it was in 1757, 1762. Creator: Noel Le Mire
View of Mount Vesuvius as it was in 1757, 1762

Plate 11: equestrian statue of Titus, seen three-quarters to the right, Mount Vesuvius erupting at left in the background, from Roman Emperors on Horseback, ca. 1587-89

Fan Design with Eruption of Vesuvius and Three Views, 18th century. Creator: Anon
Fan Design with Eruption of Vesuvius and Three Views, 18th century

View of the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius, early 19th century. Creator: Anon
View of the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius, early 19th century

Fan Design with Mount Vesuvius, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Fan Design with Mount Vesuvius, 19th century

Hotel Royal des Estrangers, Naples, Italy - Proprietors B. Rainoldi and C. Prop Date: circa 1905

Pompeii Date: 1871

[Vesuvius from Mergellina], ca. 1855. Creator: Giacomo Caneva
[Vesuvius from Mergellina], ca. 1855

Napoli Tarantella, ca. 1870. Creator: Giorgio Sommer
Napoli Tarantella, ca. 1870

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"Vesuvius: A Timeless Icon of Italy's Bay of Naples" Step back in time to the 1800s, where the label "Sorrento Hotel" evokes images of grandeur and elegance amidst the stunning backdrop of Mount Vesuvius. This majestic volcano has long been a symbol of power and destruction, forever etched in history. The ruins of Pompeii stand as a haunting reminder of Vesuvius' wrath. One sheet poster artwork for "Up Pompeii" (1971) captures the allure and intrigue surrounding this ancient city frozen in time. The UK quad artwork further immerses us into its captivating narrative. From the ruins themselves, we witness an awe-inspiring sight - Mount Vesuvius towering over Pompeii. Its presence is both breathtaking and ominous, reminding us that nature can be both beautiful and deadly. Naples, with its enchanting cityscape featuring Certosa di San Martino alongside Vesuvius, offers a unique perspective on this natural wonder. It serves as a constant reminder to cherish life's fleeting moments against such powerful forces. In Roman times, residents gazed upon Vesuvius from their Forum buildings - unaware that it would one day seal their fate. The death of Elder Pliny during the eruption remains etched in our collective memory as a testament to human vulnerability before nature's might. As we explore Napoli and gaze out towards the Bay of Naples from afar, our eyes are drawn once again to Mount Vesuvius dominating the horizon. Its presence is undeniable; it shapes not only landscapes but also cultures and histories that have unfolded around it. Today, these ancient ruins hold UNESCO World Heritage Site status - preserving Pompeii's legacy for generations to come. Located within Campania province near Naples in Italy, they serve as reminders not only of past civilizations but also humanity's resilience in rebuilding after tragedy strikes. Vesuvius stands tall, a timeless icon that continues to captivate our imagination.