Ruïne van het Teatro Tragico te Pompeï, Italië 1857 - 1914

This black and white photograph, titled "Ruïne van het Teatro Tragico te Pompeï, Italië", was taken by Italian photographer Giorgio Sommer between 1857 and 1914. The image shows the ruins of the tragic theatre in Pompeii, Italy, a popular subject of 19th century photography. The image captures the stone-paved street with the partially-standing columns and walls of the theatre. The photograph is a testament to the lasting impact of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which buried Pompeii and preserved the city's structures for future generations. The image is now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum.