Vesuvius Seen from the Island of Capri 1835

Miklós Barabás's 1835 watercolor, "Vesuvius Seen from the Island of Capri," depicts the iconic volcano in the distance, its peak shrouded in a plume of smoke. The scene is captured from the perspective of the island of Capri, with the foreground showing a rocky shoreline and figures engaged in activities like fishing and gathering. Barabás, known for his landscape and travel paintings, expertly captures the dramatic interplay of light and shadow in this piece, showcasing the beauty and power of the natural world. The work is a fine example of Romantic era landscape painting, characterized by its emphasis on emotion and the sublime aspects of nature.