Pretty Vesuvius

As most people know Vesuvius is by far most documented volcano. I am going to do some volcano paintings so here are some lovely Vesuvius pictures to inspire. 

 Joseph Rebell-Eruption-of-Vesuvius-at-Night

Night view of Vesuvius erupting, plate II from Sir William Hamilton's 'Campi Phlegraeiae'

So basically volcanoes look good when erupting at night. This is good because I'm currently painting a dormant volcano in the day...