Mount Vesuvius erupting, and people attacking an image of Saint Januarius for not preventing the eruption. Wood engraving by G. Durand after S.P. Hall (?).
- Hall, Sydney Prior, 1842-1922.
- Date:
- [1872]
- Reference:
- 2821918i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
In Naples Saint Januarius (San Gennaro) was reputed to have the power to arrest eruptions of Mount Vesuvius
Publication/Creation
[London] : [publisher not identified], [1872]
Physical description
1 print : wood engraving ; image 29.5 x 22.3 cm
Lettering
Mount Vesuvius: the Neapolitan populace attacking San Gennaro. G. Durand
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2821918i
Creator/production credits
After a drawing possibly by Sydney Hall, who acted as the special artist of The graphic at Vesuvius
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores