Peter Fabris, Campi Phlegraei, Interior view and specimens of curious stones found on Mount Vesuvius
Peter Fabris, Campi Phlegraei, Interior view and specimens of curious stones found on Mount Vesuvius, 1776. Engraving, hand-colored. SourceThe Campi Phlegraei is a first-hand report which documents the late 18th century eruptions of the volcano. The work is named for the area around Naples known as the Campi Phlegraei or “flaming fields”. It was a popular destination for travelers undertaking the Grand Tour. Read more here. -- source link
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