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View of an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius which began on 23rd December 1760
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View of an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius which began on 23rd December 1760
STC181187 View of an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius which began on 23rd December 1760 and ended 5th January 1761, plate 12 from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), published 1776 (w/c on paper) by Fabris, Pietro (fl.1768-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamilton was British ambassador to the Court of Naples (1764-1800); ); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22347554
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This print captures the awe-inspiring eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, which commenced on December 23rd, 1760 and concluded on January 5th, 1761. Plate 12 from Sir William Hamilton's renowned work "Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies" published in 1776, immortalizes this momentous event. The image showcases a landscape engulfed in smoke as the mighty volcano unleashes its fury upon the Bay of Naples. The sheer power and intensity of this natural phenomenon are palpable through Pietro Fabris' masterful watercolor technique on paper. Sir William Hamilton, who served as Britain's ambassador to the Court of Naples from 1764 to 1800, had witnessed several volcanic eruptions during his time in Italy. This particular eruption left a trail of devastation with molten lava flowing down into the valley below. The painting not only depicts an active and burning volcano but also presents us with a picturesque Italian landscape that was highly sought after by travelers undertaking their grand tours during that era. It serves as a testament to both nature's destructive force and its breathtaking beauty. This remarkable print is part of The Stapleton Collection held privately and represents an invaluable historical record capturing one of nature's most dramatic displays - an erupting Mount Vesuvius against the backdrop of Italy's stunning vistas.
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