"Rain of Ash from the Eruption of the Vesuvium (Pioggia di cenere per l'eruzione del Vesuvio), by Gioacchino Toma, 1872, 19th Century, 93 x 150 cm"

"Rain of Ash from the Eruption of the Vesuvium (Pioggia di cenere per l'eruzione del Vesuvio), by Gioacchino Toma, 1872, 19th Century, 93 x 150 cm Italy, Tuscany, Florence, Palazzo Pitti. Whole artwork view. During the eruption of the Vesuvius, which stands out against the background envelopped on smoke and flames, a group of young and old women repair from ash and lapilli behind a small wall, praying and lighting candles; on the left, some men are walking along the street under umbrellas. (Photo by Sergio Anelli/Electa/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)"