Apollo met de lier (Apollo Citharoedus) in het Nationaal Archeologisch Museum te Napels 1861 - 1878

This stereoscopic card showing "Apollo Citharoedus" in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples was made by Ernest Eléonor Pierre Lamy sometime in the late 19th century. It captures a classical sculpture set within the museum's interior, presenting us with a study in contrasts between form and space. The sculpture itself—Apollo holding his lyre—commands attention through its detailed rendering, with light and shadow accentuating its three-dimensional presence. Note how the artist uses the stereoscopic format to enhance our perception of depth, creating an immersive viewing experience. The composition places the statue against a backdrop of receding arches and columns, playing with perspective to draw the eye deeper into the museum's space. The sepia tones lend a timeless quality to the scene, evoking the past while simultaneously documenting a specific moment in the museum's history. This interplay between classical subject matter and modern photographic technique invites us to consider how art and technology intersect to shape our understanding of culture and history. The sculpture is not only an aesthetic object but a symbol, embedded in complex layers of cultural and historical meaning that continue to resonate today.