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View of an eruption of Monte Vesuvius on 23rd December 1760 and ended 5th January 1761, 1776
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View of an eruption of Monte Vesuvius on 23rd December 1760 and ended 5th January 1761, 1776
View of an eruption of Monte Vesuvius on 23rd December 1760 and ended 5th January 1761, Plate XII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), published 1776 (hand coloured engraving). shows both the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the little mountains that evolved from the eruption and/or precceding eruptions (Viuli). Distinguishable features include: Mount S.Angelo, the High road from the Torre del Greco to the Torre Dell Annonciata, Naples, Covent of Camaldolesi above Naples and the Garden of the Marquis Curtiss villa
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This hand-colored engraving from 1776 captures the awe-inspiring eruption of Monte Vesuvius that occurred between December 23rd, 1760 and January 5th, 1761. The plate, titled "View of an eruption of Monte Vesuvius on 23rd December 1760 and ended 5th January 1761" is part of Sir William Hamilton's renowned work "Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies". In this image, we witness the immense power unleashed by Mount Vesuvius as it spews forth molten lava and billowing smoke into the sky. The landscape surrounding the volcano is marked by devastation caused by previous eruptions, with little mountains known as Viuli dotting the horizon. Notable features in this scene include Mount S. Angelo, a prominent peak in the distance, and various landmarks such as the High Road from Torre del Greco to Torre Dell Annonciata. We can also spot Naples nestled amidst this dramatic volcanic landscape along with other landmarks like Covent of Camaldolesi above Naples and Garden of Marquis Curtis villa. The artist Pietro Fabris skillfully brings this historical moment to life through his intricate detailing and use of vibrant colors. This print offers a glimpse into both nature's destructive force and its ability to shape breathtaking landscapes. As part of our Historica Graphica Collection, this illustration serves as a testament to human fascination with natural phenomena during grand tours undertaken in Italy during the eighteenth century. It stands as a reminder that even amidst destruction, there is beauty to be found in our world's most powerful forces.
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