Gezicht op restanten van het forum te Pompeï c. 1860 - 1900

"Gezicht op restanten van het forum te Pompeï" (View of the remains of the forum in Pompeii) is a photograph taken by Giorgio Sommer, a renowned Italian photographer, between 1860 and 1900. The image captures a perspective down a paved road, with remnants of the ancient Roman forum in Pompeii on either side. The composition focuses on the architectural details of the ruins, highlighting the arches, columns, and stone structures. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the grandeur and scale of the ancient city, which was tragically buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The photograph is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.