Landschap met vissers en actieve Vesuvius 1762

"Landschap met vissers en actieve Vesuvius" (Landscape with fishermen and active Vesuvius) is a 1762 etching by Noël Le Mire, depicting a picturesque scene of the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius erupting in the background. The artwork, held in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a dramatic perspective of the active volcano and the surrounding landscape. The composition emphasizes the power of nature, contrasting the tranquil figures of fishermen with the towering and fiery Vesuvius. Le Mire’s detailed depiction of the coastal setting and the dramatic eruption of the volcano, contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal of this print.