Fan Design with Eruption of Vesuvius and Three Views 1700 - 1800

This anonymous design for a fan depicts three different perspectives of Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that famously destroyed Pompeii. The central panel shows the volcano in dramatic eruption, with lava spewing into the night sky. The two side panels offer more distant views, with the volcano appearing smaller and less imposing. This fan design would have been a popular souvenir for travelers visiting the region, and serves as a reminder of the awe-inspiring and dangerous power of nature.