Restanten van de Tempel van Mercurius in Pompeï c. 1860 - 1900

This black and white photograph, "Restanten van de Tempel van Mercurius in Pompeï", by Italian photographer Roberto Rive, captures the ruins of the Temple of Mercury in Pompeii, Italy, as they appeared in the late 19th century. The image shows the remnants of the ancient temple, including its crumbling walls, broken columns, and scattered stones. Rive's photographic work, like this image, provides valuable documentation of historical sites for posterity. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the destruction of Pompeii by Mount Vesuvius and the enduring legacy of Roman architecture.