Vesuvius Collection (page 2)

View of the crater of Mt. Vesuvius: the interior in 1751, and in 1775. Handcoloured copperplate engraving
FLO4574370 View of the crater of Mt. Vesuvius: the interior in 1751, and in 1775. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children)

Railroad from Naples to the summit of Mount Vesuvius (engraving)
8644053 Railroad from Naples to the summit of Mount Vesuvius (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railroad from Naples to the summit of Mount Vesuvius)

Descent of Vesuvius (engraving)
8644052 Descent of Vesuvius (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descent of Vesuvius)

Revolt of the Swiss regiment at Naples (engraving)
8676876 Revolt of the Swiss regiment at Naples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolt of the Swiss regiment at Naples, Italy, 1859)

Vesuvius during one of its early 19th century eruptions viewed from the Bay of Naples, Italy. 1815 (aquatint)
538784 Vesuvius during one of its early 19th century eruptions viewed from the Bay of Naples, Italy. 1815 (aquatint); (add.info)

View of the northwest corner of Pompeii with Porta Ercolano, ca 1770. Creator: Smuglewicz, Franciszek (1745-1807)
View of the northwest corner of Pompeii with Porta Ercolano, ca 1770. Private Collection

View of Vesuvius from Villa Quisisana, early-mid 19th century. Creator: Johan Christian Dahl
View of Vesuvius from Villa Quisisana, early-mid 19th century

Vesuvius Seen from St January Bridge, Naples. Creator: Gustaf Soderberg
Vesuvius Seen from St January Bridge, Naples, Unknown date

The British brigade marching into the Largo St. Francesco di Paola, Naples... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The British brigade marching into the Largo St. Francesco di Paola, Naples - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860. British soldiers fight for Garibaldi in Italy

Gates of the King's Palace, Naples, 1860. Creator: W Thomas
Gates of the King's Palace, Naples, 1860. This Royal palace was begun in 1600, by the command of Philip III. in the viceroyalty of the Count de Lemos, from the designs of Domenico Fontana

Mount Vesuvius, c.1811. Creator: Josephus Augustus Knip
Mount Vesuvius, c.1811. In a succinct biography of 1819 Knip wrote: I set out for Naples on 6 September 1811, and having seen the most beautiful sights I returned to winter in Rome with a good

Mount Vesuvius, with Torre Annunziata (?), c.1811. Creator: Josephus Augustus Knip
Mount Vesuvius, with Torre Annunziata (?), c.1811. Knip's annotation led to some confusion. While there is a place called Annunziata, it lies more to the south, farther south even than Naples

Eruption of Mt Vesuvius, Seen from the Ponte della Maddalena in Naples, c.1783. Creator: Francesco Piranesi
Eruption of Mt Vesuvius, Seen from the Ponte della Maddalena in Naples, c.1783. The eruption of Mt Vesuvius on 8 August 1779 caused great panic among the Neapolitans

Amphitheatre in Pompeii with Vesuvius in the background, Second Half of the 19th century. Private Collection

The Gulf of Naples with Vesuvius in the Background, 1838-1839. Creator: Christen Købke
The Gulf of Naples with Vesuvius in the Background, 1838-1839

A Reciter of "Orlando Furioso" at the Molo, Naples, 1839. Creator: Constantin Hansen
A Reciter of "Orlando Furioso" at the Molo, Naples, 1839

Eruption of the Volcano Vesuvius, 1821. Creator: Johan Christian Dahl
Eruption of the Volcano Vesuvius, 1821

Vesuvius Erupting at Nightfall, 1625-1652. Creator: Jan Asselijin
Vesuvius Erupting at Nightfall, 1625-1652

See Naples and Die, Chicago, 1937. Creator: Unknown
See Naples and Die, Chicago, 1937. Blackstone Theatre...Now Playing - See Naples and Die - By Elmer Rice - A Sophisticated Comedy - The Pazzia [Madness] Starts at 8.30 Every Evening...Gala New

Les Derniers jours de Pompéi, between 1834 and 1850. Creator: Frédéric Schopin
Les Derniers jours de Pompei, between 1834 and 1850. The Last Days of Pompeii. Depiction of the destruction of the Roman city of Pompeii during the eruption of Vesuvius on 24 August 24

The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1756: A Triumphal Arch between Mount Etna... 1756. Creator: Giuseppe Pozzi
The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1756: A Triumphal Arch between Mount Etna and Mount Vesuvius, 1756

The Bay of Naples, 1878. Creator: Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900)
The Bay of Naples, 1878. Private Collection

The Bay of Naples, 1878. Creator: Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900)
The Bay of Naples, 1878. Private Collection

Portici - the Recent Residence of the Pope, sketched from the Sea, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Portici - the Recent Residence of the Pope, sketched from the Sea, 1850. The Palace of Portici [abode of Pius IX] lies at four miles distance, by railway, from Naples

Naples with Mt. Vesuvius, 1835. Creator: Rudolf von Alt
Naples with Mt. Vesuvius, 1835

Eruption of Vesuvius - Sketched on the Verge of the Grand Stream of Lava, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Eruption of Vesuvius [in Italy] - Sketched on the Verge of the Grand Stream of Lava, 1850. Depiction of...lava, destroying the gateway of a villa, and burning the trees

Naples. Vesuvius in the Distance - from an original sketch, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Naples. Vesuvius in the Distance - from an original sketch, 1850. Volcanic eruption in Italy: The lava has already passed over many miles of highly cultivated land...The advancing stream, however

The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius: the Craters at Midnight, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius: the Craters at Midnight, 1862. The volcano...in all its terrible grandeur, from a sketch by Colonel Peard...a black column rose majestically

Surgical instruments found Pompeii, Italy, Mount Vesuvius
Vintage 19th century photograph: Surgical instruments found at the house of the surgeon in Pompeii, Italy, after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius

Casts of victims of eruption of Vesuvius in AD79, Pompeii, Italy, c20th century

Naples, Italy. View of the city from Posillipo

Excavations at Pompei: Wall painting from the House of the Vetti showing cupids as goldsmiths
545038 Excavations at Pompei: Wall painting from the House of the Vetti showing cupids as goldsmiths, uncovered during the excavations. Pompei was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD

Mt. Vesuvius, Naples, Italy over Naples Bay at twilight

Ercolano, Italy over the ancient Roman ruins of Herculaneum

Naples, Italy aerial skyline on the bay with Mt. Vesuvius at dawn

Naples, Italy aerial skyline on the bay with Mt. Vesuvius in the day

Pompeii, Italy under Mt. Vesuvius after sunset

Naples, Italy with the financial district skyline under Mt. Vesuvius at twilight

View of Pompeii at the moment of the eruption of Vesuvius
View of Pompeii at the moment of the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D.79 showing residents fleeing in the streets near the large theatre, small theatre, Quadriportico dei Teatri, etc

Ruined archway in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, Italy

Ruined pillar in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, Italy
Ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, Italy

Pompeii, 1876. Artist: Kramskoi, Ivan Nikolayevich (1837-1887)
Pompeii, 1876. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Eruption of Vesuvius, 1820. Creator: Johan Christian Dahl
The Eruption of Vesuvius, 1820

The Gulf of Naples with Vesuvius, 1818-1821. Creator: Franz Ludwig Catel
The Gulf of Naples with Vesuvius, 1818-1821

Naples with Vesuvius, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Naples with Vesuvius, n.d

Naples, Italy. Panorama from Posillipo, Campania

Italia, Italy. Campania. Napoli district. Pompeii

Italy, Campania, Salerno district, Amalfi Coast, Positano. Santa Maria Assunta church

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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.