2514 Vesuio Cratere Agos 1889 c. 1889

"2514 Vesuvio Cratere Agos 1889" is a photograph taken by the renowned photographer Giorgio Sommer, showcasing the volcanic landscape of Mount Vesuvius. Captured around 1889, this image, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a glimpse into the aftermath of a volcanic eruption. The photograph presents a stark black and white view of the crater's rugged terrain, with a group of figures scaling the slopes, adding a sense of scale and human presence to the imposing natural landscape. Sommer's photographic documentation of Vesuvius' volcanic activity offers a valuable historical record of the region's geological processes.