Das antike Theater von Taormina, im Hintergrund der rauchende Ätna 1845

Eduard Wilhelm Pose's "Das antike Theater von Taormina, im Hintergrund der rauchende Ätna" (1845) depicts the ancient Greek theater of Taormina, Sicily, with Mount Etna, a still-active volcano, in the background. The ruins are depicted in a romantic style, with soft, atmospheric light and detailed vegetation. The drawing is a testament to the romantic fascination with the past, particularly classical ruins, common in 19th-century European art. The work can be found at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt, Germany.