Neapolitan Lighthouse 1842

"Neapolitan Lighthouse" (1842) by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky is a romantic seascape painting depicting a lighthouse in a stormy sea. The scene is bathed in the golden glow of the moon, which illuminates the turbulent waves and the distant silhouette of a ship battling the elements. Aivazovsky, known for his mastery of light and water, captures the drama and grandeur of the sea, highlighting the lighthouse's beacon of hope in the face of adversity. This artwork is a testament to the artist's signature style and his enduring fascination with the power and beauty of nature.