View from Pimonte

View from Pimonte, a painting by Johan Christian Dahl, 1820. 



This landscape painting depicts a sweeping vista from a high vantage point, likely a mountain pass. In the foreground, a winding path descends, with a shepherd and flock of sheep and goats making their way along it. The path is flanked by rocky outcrops and lush, Mediterranean-style vegetation. 



The middle ground shows more rolling hills covered in greenery, leading down to a calm bay. The bay curves around a coastline, with a small settlement visible in the distance. 



In the background, a large body of water stretches to the horizon, with a distant mountain range visible on the far side. To the right, Mount Vesuvius is prominently featured, with a plume of smoke suggesting volcanic activity. 



The overall palette is muted, with soft browns, greens, and blues dominating the scene. The light suggests either dawn or dusk, creating a serene and atmospheric effect. The painting's dimensions are 0.735 meters wide and 0.44 meters high, and it is part of the collection of the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.