Gioacchino Toma ( 1836 - 1891 ) was an Italian painter. Gioacchino Toma s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 15862.19 USD for Colpo di vento in 2005 to 44523.6 USD for La pioggia di cenere sul vesuvio in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.