Bay of Naples | Sebastian Pether | 1823

In this dramatic nocturne, Pether depicts the Bay of Naples illuminated by the fiery eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Lava and smoke surge skyward, casting an ominous glow across the harbour where ships and architecture appear fragile against the overwhelming force of nature. Through heightened chiaroscuro and theatrical scale, the painting embodies early-19th-century fascination with the sublime—where beauty, terror, and spectacle converge in a vision of nature’s volatile power.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging