Farnesische stier in het Neues Museum, Berlijn 1868 - 1870

This stereoscopic photograph, taken by Johann Friedrich Stiehm in 1868-1870, depicts the Farnese Bull sculpture in the Apollo Hall of the Neues Museum in Berlin, Germany. The sculpture is a Roman marble copy of a Hellenistic Greek original, which was part of the collection of the Farnese family in Rome. Stiehm's photograph captures the sculpture in its museum setting, showcasing the elaborate display and other sculptures in the background. The image is a fine example of a 19th-century stereoscopic photograph, showcasing the technical advancements of photography and the growing popularity of museum exhibitions during that era.