Landscape view of ancient ruins at Pompeii, the Forum from the South East Angle.n A pavement in the foreground is lined by five columns on the left, plain below and fluted above a certain height. To the left are two monumental plinths. Beyond, a street is lined with archietectural remains; arches, buildings, columns etc. In the background in the sky to the left, the profile of Vesuvius is only just visible.