Gezicht op restanten van de Basilica in Pompeï c. 1860 - 1900

"Gezicht op restanten van de Basilica in Pompeï" (View of the Remains of the Basilica in Pompeii) is a photograph by Italian photographer Giorgio Sommer, taken between 1860 and 1900. This black and white photograph depicts the ruins of the Basilica in Pompeii, an ancient Roman city preserved by volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius. The photo showcases the grandeur of the Roman architecture with its towering columns and detailed stonework. It was likely taken as part of Sommer's extensive photographic documentation of Pompeii, offering a glimpse into the city's past and the impact of the devastating eruption.