Groep mannen een vrouwen aan de voet van de Vesuvius tijdens een uitbarsting c. 1880 - 1920

This anonymous photograph, captured between 1880 and 1920, depicts a group of people gathered at the foot of Mount Vesuvius during an eruption. The image showcases the power and majesty of the volcano, with a plume of smoke and ash billowing into the sky. The figures in the foreground offer a sense of scale, highlighting the immense force of nature. This photograph is a striking example of 19th-century photojournalism, capturing a dramatic event in a realistic and compelling manner.