Gezicht op de opgravingen van Pompeï c. 1870 - 1900

"Gezicht op de opgravingen van Pompeï" is a photograph by Giorgio Sommer, a renowned photographer who documented the ruins of Pompeii in the late 19th century. The image captures a street in Pompeii, revealing the city's destruction from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The photograph's perspective offers a glimpse into the city's past, highlighting the crumbling walls and structures that remain. Sommer's work played a significant role in bringing Pompeii to life for the public, offering a tangible connection to the ancient Roman city and its tragic fate.