Vesuvius Collection

Bay of Naples, Italy, 1800s
Bay of Naples in the mid-1800s. Color lithograph of a 19th-century Samuel Read illustration

Label Sorrento Hotel
A panoramic view of Vesuvius is promised by the label of the HOTEL MEDITERRANEO at Sorrento, Italy, from its dining terrace

Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvius behind, Campania, Italy, Europe

One Sheet poster artwork for Up Pompeii (1971)

UK quad artwork for Up Pompeii (1971)

Naples, Italy - View toward the city and Mount Vesuvius Date: 1904

Mount Vesuvius seen from the ruins of Pompeii, buried in the ash flow of the eruption of AD 79, Columbus basalt lava marble and brick, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Cityscape with Certosa di San Martino and Mount Vesuvius Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Vesuvius volcano from ruins of Forum buildings in Roman town, Pompeii, Campania, Italy, Europe

Napoli and the Bay of Naples - View toward Mount Vesuvius and Villa (Palazzo) Donna anna (left) Date: circa 1903

Herculaneum Ruins
The ruins of the town of Herculaneum, Italy, less famous than Pompeii, but destroyed in the same series of eruptions of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Date: 1930s

The ruins of Pompeii, UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, Naples province, Campania, Italy

Bacchus and Vesuvius, fresco
Roman civilization. Bacchus and Vesuvius, fresco from Pompei

Street View - Pompeii
A view across Pompeii. Date: 1910

The Bay of Naples, 1841. Found in the collection of State Open-air Museum Peterhof, St. Petersburg

Naples, Campania, Italy. View of the bay by night and Mount Vesuvius Volcano in background

Small metiers and gourmands on the quays of Naples overlooking the Vesuve Painting by Anton Finke (1810-1866)
JEB4882904 Small metiers and gourmands on the quays of Naples overlooking the Vesuve Painting by Anton Finke (1810-1866) 19th century Mandatory mention: Collection foundation regards de Provence

Vesuve eruption. Painting by Charles Francois Grenier de la Croix dit Lacroix de Marseille (? 1782), 1763
JEB4883130 Vesuve eruption. Painting by Charles Francois Grenier de la Croix dit Lacroix de Marseille (? 1782), 1763. Collection, P

The Vesuve, since Nissida (Italy) - Photography, 1880-1900, original print (20x25 cm) by contact
JEB4937768 The Vesuve, since Nissida (Italy) - Photography, 1880-1900, original print (20x25 cm) by contact, from an ancient work on Naples, 19th century; (add.info.: The Vesuve)

Vesuvius during one of its early 19th century eruptions. 1815 (aquatint)
538786 Vesuvius during one of its early 19th century eruptions. 1815 (aquatint); (add.info.: People are standing inside the cone which is emitting smoke and flames.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

View of Naples (Italy), from the Strada Nueva - Photography, 1880-1900, original print (20x25 cm) by contact
JEB4937688 View of Naples (Italy), from the Strada Nueva - Photography, 1880-1900, original print (20x25 cm) by contact, extract from an ancient work on Naples

Wallpaper from the 19th century with an illustration representing the Neapolitans. On the bottom, the Vesuve
VEN5027341 Wallpaper from the 19th century with an illustration representing the Neapolitans. On the bottom, the Vesuve. Rocca (castle) San Giorgio Piacentino.; (add.info)

Villa Ferrigni, near Naples (colour litho)
8626242 Villa Ferrigni, near Naples (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villa Ferrigni, near Naples)

Plan of the volcano Mt. Vesuvius after an eruption, and path of lava flow through Torre del Greco, Naples
FLO4574376 Plan of the volcano Mt. Vesuvius after an eruption, and path of lava flow through Torre del Greco, Naples. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur

Eruption of the vesuve in 1834 - Anonymous painting of the 19th century - Naples Musee San Martino
XEE5027541 Eruption of the vesuve in 1834 - Anonymous painting of the 19th century - Naples Musee San Martino; (add.info)

View of Naples (Italy), from the park of the tomb of Virgil (Virgilio, 70-19 BC) - Photography, 1880-1900
JEB4937654 View of Naples (Italy), from the park of the tomb of Virgil (Virgilio, 70-19 BC) - Photography, 1880-1900, original print (20x25 cm) by contact, extract from an ancient work on Naples

The Port of Santa Lucia, Naples (Italy) - Photography, 1880-1900, original print (20x25 cm) by contact
JEB4937614 The Port of Santa Lucia, Naples (Italy) - Photography, 1880-1900, original print (20x25 cm) by contact, extract from an ancient work on Naples

Naples: The Vesuve funicular, station du bas, 1890
LUX4712852 Naples: The Vesuve funicular, station du bas, 1890; (add.info.: Naples: The Vesuve funicular, station du bas, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

V: The Ve suve is a volcano from which fire and lava emerge. At its base is the famous Neapolitan pencil factory of
DUV4223938 V: The Ve suve is a volcano from which fire and lava emerge. At its base is the famous Neapolitan pencil factory of Guerin-Muller et Compagnie - Engraving extracted from the Geographic

Naples and Mount Vesuvius, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev
2963198 Naples and Mount Vesuvius, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

Pompeii, View towards Vesuvius (colour litho)
8664939 Pompeii, View towards Vesuvius (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pompeii, View towards Vesuvius)

The crater of Vesuvius (engraving)
8644055 The crater of Vesuvius (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crater of Vesuvius)

The Bay of Naples (Italy) around 1800, with the volcano of Vesuve in the background
NWI4871392 The Bay of Naples (Italy) around 1800, with the volcano of Vesuve in the background. Color lithography, 19th century, drawing by Samuel Read ()

View of Naples (Italy), district of San Martino and the Vesuve - Photography, 1880-1900
JEB4937592 View of Naples (Italy), district of San Martino and the Vesuve - Photography, 1880-1900, original print (20x25 cm) by contact, extract from an ancient work on Naples

Eruption of lava in 1760 (top) and ashes in 1794 (below) from Mt. Vesuvius
FLO4574357 Eruption of lava in 1760 (top) and ashes in 1794 (below) from Mt. Vesuvius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

Excavation leading to the remains of Herculaneum buried in the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD
533724 Excavation leading to the remains of Herculaneum buried in the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Copperplate engraving 1815.; Parco Archeologico di Ercolano, Herculaneum, Naples, Campania

View of Italy: The Mole in Naples. Engraving by SALATHE, 19th century after the Daguerrian photographic excursions
JEB4834202 View of Italy: The Mole in Naples. Engraving by SALATHE, 19th century after the Daguerrian photographic excursions. In " Most Remarkable Views and Monuments of the Universe"

The Port and the Vesuve, Naples (Italy) - Photography, 1880-1900, original print (20x25 cm) by contact
JEB4937671 The Port and the Vesuve, Naples (Italy) - Photography, 1880-1900, original print (20x25 cm) by contact, excerpt from an ancient work on Naples

The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 1794. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur
FLO4574428 The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 1794. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798

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

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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.