Restanten van de ingang van het forum te Pompeï c. 1860 - 1900

This photograph by Giorgio Sommer, taken between 1860 and 1900, captures the remnants of the Forum in Pompeii, a Roman city buried by volcanic ash during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The image depicts a view of the ancient forum, showing ruined structures and columns, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of the Roman city before its destruction. The photograph is a valuable document of the history of Pompeii, providing a visual record of the ancient city's architecture and urban planning. The image is part of a collection of photographs by Sommer documenting Pompeii and other archaeological sites in Italy, which are now preserved at the Rijksmuseum.