Frederic Edwin Church’s Cotopaxi seen from Ambato, Ecuador captures the majestic beauty of the Cotopaxi volcano as seen from the town of Ambato. Church’s exquisite detail and dramatic use of light bring the landscape to life, conveying both the awe-inspiring power of nature and the peacefulness of the surrounding village. The painting’s composition beautifully balances the towering volcano with the lush foreground, emphasizing nature's grand scale.