Gezicht op de Kapelbrug te Luzern before 1895

This black and white photograph, titled "Gezicht op de Kapelbrug te Luzern," was taken by Italian photographer Giorgio Sommer before 1895. The image depicts the iconic Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, Switzerland, a covered wooden footbridge spanning the Reuss River. The bridge is seen from a high vantage point, allowing the viewer to take in the surrounding cityscape and the towering Alps in the distance. Sommer's meticulous attention to detail and the sharp clarity of the photograph demonstrate the precision and artistic potential of early photography. This photograph, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the history and charm of Lucerne, as seen through the lens of a skilled photographer.