Fire on the Tiber 

Claude-Joseph Vernet's "Fire on the Tiber" depicts a dramatic scene of a fire engulfing a ship and buildings along the banks of the Tiber River. The artist, known for his marine paintings and historical scenes, captures the chaos and urgency of the event. The painting's dark palette and flickering flames create a sense of immediacy and danger, while the figures in the foreground add a human element to the disaster. The composition emphasizes the verticality of the flames, showcasing the power and destruction of the fire. Vernet's work showcases the artist's mastery of light and shadow and his ability to depict both the beauty and the terror of a natural disaster.