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Death of Gaius Plinius Secundus the Elder. Pliny the Elder (23-79)
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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; but, having approached too close to the volcano, he was asphyxiated by smoke and sulphur fumes). in " Popular history of science, inventions and discovered since the first sisizings until our days" by Bitard Adolphe 1880. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 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; but, having approached too close to the volcano, he was asphyxiated by smoke and sulphur fumes). in " Popular history of science, inventions and discovered since the first sisizings until our days" by Bitard Adolphe 1880.); Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22299150
© Stefano Bianchetti / Bridgeman Images
1st 1st 1st Century Learned Naturalist Pompei Vesuvius Volcanic Eruption Volcano Antique Rome
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This print captures the tragic moment of the death of Gaius Plinius Secundus, better known as Pliny the Elder. A renowned naturalist and Latin writer, Pliny was a man driven by his insatiable curiosity for the world around him. In 79 AD, during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, he found himself drawn to witness this extraordinary phenomenon firsthand. Despite knowing the dangers that awaited him, Pliny refused to flee like many others did. Instead, he ventured closer to the volcano in order to observe and document its destructive power. However, his bravery proved fatal as he unknowingly approached too close to the source of danger. As smoke and sulphur fumes engulfed him, Pliny succumbed to their toxic effects and was tragically asphyxiated. This image immortalizes his final moments - a testament to his unwavering dedication towards advancing scientific knowledge. The photograph is taken from "Popular history of science, inventions and discoveries since the first sizings until our days" by Bitard Adolphe in 1880. It serves as a haunting reminder of both human courage and vulnerability in face of nature's wrath. Through this poignant visual representation captured by Stefano Bianchetti from Fine Art Finder collection, we are transported back in time to witness an event that forever changed our understanding of volcanic eruptions while honoring one man's pursuit for knowledge at any cost.
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