N.059 - Napoli 1944

A tribute to the last great eruption of Vesuvius, whose roar and explosive force left traces that are still clearly visible today across the Somma–Vesuvius area. The lava flow, crossing the lower slopes of Mount Somma, the ancient volcano, left a trail that can still be seen in the forest from the city. The illustration, in a bold and graphic style, depicts Vesuvius in full eruption. The volcano is rendered with a dark, stylized profile at its base, resting on a bright green conical form. From the summit, an explosion of lava and smoke bursts into the sky in vivid strokes of red and yellow. Thick black outlines give the composition a dynamic, almost comic-like quality, while falling lapilli are suggested through diagonal and vertical line patterns.