323 - M. MERIAN (*1593) after SANDRART (*1606), The eruption of Vesuvius in 1635, 1635, Copper engraving

M. MERIAN (*1593) after SANDRART (*1606), The eruption of Vesuvius in 1635, 1635, Copper engraving Matthäus Merian sen. (1593 Basel - 1650 Schwalbach) after Joachim von Sandrart sen. (1606 - 1688 ): Vesuvius during the eruption of 1635, 1635, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper, mounted on Paper Inscription: Upper middle inscribed in the printing plate: "Warhaffte Contrafactur des Bergs Vesuvij, und desselbigen Brandt sambt der umligenden gelegenheit nach dem leben gezeichnet durch Ioachimo Sandrart 1635.". Upper middle further inscription: "VESUVIUS MONS NEAPOLEOS". Date: 1635 Description: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius, observed from the north-west, takes place in an emphatically idyllic landscape. Only the carefully executed staffage attempts to create drama: on the bridge over the River Sebeto in the front right of the picture, the inhabitants of the affected villages of Torre del Greco and Torre Anunciata are hurrying with carts, donkeys and luggage to reach safety in Naples. Below the picture is a legend divided into four columns from A to L. Source: Matthäus Merian (1593 Basel-1650 Langenschwalbach) Theatrum Europaeum, 17. + 18. Jahrhundert | Book, Politics Keywords: Vesuvius, eruption, volcano, catastrophe, force of nature, natural disaster, Naples, 17th century, Baroque, Nature, Italy, Size: Paper: 21,0 cm x 32,7 cm (8,3 x 12,9 in), Depiction: 19,0 cm x 32,6 cm (7,5 x 12,8 in) Condition: Rather good condition. The paper has slightly discoloured due to its age and is slightly stained. It has been folded vertically across the centre. The print is pale. The sheet support is cracked with bumped corners and edges