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The eruption of the Vesuvius in 1631

By: Domenico Gargiulo

Uploaded By: Make MyArts

Art Number: AB02425

Rs.396

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The Artist of this Painting is Domenico Gargiulo (1609–1675). For the details about License of this Painting, Please refer to the following links.

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Description:

This dramatic painting captures the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1631. In the background, a powerful plume of dark smoke and ash towers into the sky, emphasizing nature’s terrifying force. In the foreground, chaos unfolds in the streets of a Neapolitan town: crowds of people, some fleeing, some praying, and others carrying belongings, react with a mix of panic, despair, and religious fervor. Amid the turmoil, a religious procession carries a canopy protecting sacred relics or a saint’s statue, seeking divine intervention. The rooftops are crowded with people trying to escape or get a better view of the eruption. Above the buildings, a celestial vision of angels and possibly the Virgin Mary appears, symbolizing hope and divine protection amidst the devastation.

Resource Type : Paintings

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