The Bay of Naples with Mounts Vesuvius and Somma
1788
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1788
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Bay of Naples with Mounts Vesuvius and Somma is a 1788 ink by Giovanni Battista Lusieri, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a scenic view of the Bay of Naples with Mounts Vesuvius and Somma. The artist used a mix of watercolor and pen to create this work. It's interesting that the artist chose to depict a calm scene, which was common in 18th-century art. You can learn more about this style by looking up the work of artist: Lusieri, Giovanni Battista.
