View of San Felice Circeo, Near Gaeta 

This landscape painting by Joseph Wright of Derby depicts a serene vista of San Felice Circeo, a promontory located near Gaeta, Italy. The painting showcases Wright's masterful ability to capture the tranquility of nature. In the foreground, a winding stream flows through a verdant valley, leading the viewer's eye towards the imposing ruins perched atop the mountain in the distance. The warm hues of the setting sun bathe the scene in a golden glow, creating a sense of peace and serenity. The presence of figures in the lower right corner adds a touch of human scale to the vast landscape, further emphasizing the harmony between nature and mankind.