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Plaster cast of a man's body from the Via Stabiana, now in the Museum of Pompeii. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhn (1844-1878) The Most Beautiful Paintings of Pompeii, Leipzig, 1881
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Plaster cast of a man's body from the Via Stabiana, now in the Museum of Pompeii. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhn (1844-1878) The Most Beautiful Paintings of Pompeii, Leipzig, 1881
FLO4687098 Plaster cast of a man's body from the Via Stabiana, now in the Museum of Pompeii. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhn (1844-1878) The Most Beautiful Paintings of Pompeii, Leipzig, 1881.; (add.info.: Plaster cast of a man's body from the Via Stabiana, now in the Museum of Pompeii. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhn (1844-1878) The Most Beautiful Paintings of Pompeii, Leipzig, 1881.); © Florilegius
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This haunting image captures the tragic fate of a man from ancient Pompeii, preserved in plaster for centuries. The detailed chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno brings to life the eerie scene of a body encased in hardened ash from the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
The man's contorted form tells a story of sudden and violent death, frozen in time as he tried to escape the devastation that engulfed the city. This plaster cast, now housed in the Museum of Pompeii, serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the power of nature.
Emile Presuhn's collection "The Most Beautiful Paintings of Pompeii" showcases this piece among others that capture the essence of this ancient civilization. The meticulous detail and artistry in this chromolithograph transport viewers back to a time long gone but not forgotten.
As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of the resilience and strength exhibited by those who faced unimaginable tragedy. It is a testament to human endurance and serves as a somber reflection on our own mortality. The legacy of Pompeii lives on through artifacts like this one, preserving history for generations to come.
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