Pompeji Have (House of the Chirurgus with the Vesuv) 1898

"Pompeji Have (House of the Chirurgus with the Vesuv)" is a painting by Hungarian artist Tivadar Kosztka Csontvary created in 1898. The painting depicts a view of the ruins of Pompeii, a Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The painting captures the devastation of the city, with its crumbling buildings and fallen columns, all framed by the looming presence of Vesuvius, its peak shrouded in smoke. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and foreboding, highlighting the tragic nature of the event and the passage of time. This painting is an example of Csontvary's unique style, which combined elements of realism, symbolism, and expressionism.