A violent storm hit the Ligurian Riviera di Levante 

Achille Beltrame made this illustration of “A violent storm hit the Ligurian Riviera di Levante.” While we don't have a date, Beltrame worked as an illustrator for La Domenica del Corriere for almost 50 years, from 1899 until his death in 1945, documenting events from the Sinking of the Titanic to the Second World War. Here, Beltrame captures the chaotic power of the sea as it overcomes the land, a moment of great drama and intensity. Figures are caught in the deluge as buildings and boats are tossed about. The image embodies a dramatic narrative, typical of the sensationalist approach often found in popular press illustrations. Consider the emotional impact of such an event on a community. What does it mean to witness the forces of nature unleashed, threatening homes and livelihoods? Beltrame invites us to reflect on our relationship with the environment and the vulnerability of human life in the face of nature's power.