Gezicht op de ruïnes van Pompeï 1789

"Gezicht op de ruïnes van Pompeï" (View of the Ruins of Pompeii), an etching by Francesco Piranesi, showcases the artist's fascination with the ancient world. Created in 1789, the work depicts a street in Pompeii, frozen in time after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Piranesi's meticulous detail captures the crumbling walls, overgrown vegetation, and lingering remnants of a once-thriving city, drawing attention to the passage of time and the enduring power of human history. The image serves as a poignant reminder of Pompeii's tragic fate, inviting viewers to contemplate the fragility of civilization and the lasting legacy of art and architecture.