Graf van Foscari en een leeuw, gemaakt door Antonio Canova, van het grafmonument van paus Clemens XIII, Neues Museum, Berlijn 1868 - 1870

This stereoscopic photograph, taken by Johann Friedrich Stiehm in 1868-1870, shows a detail of the monument of Pope Clement XIII, a masterpiece of neoclassical sculpture by Antonio Canova. The image captures the impressive detail of the monument, including a reclining lion and a sarcophagus. The photograph was produced for a series of stereoscopic views documenting Berlin and Potsdam, showcasing the city's architectural and artistic treasures. The monument itself, with its classical motifs and evocative imagery, evokes a sense of power, nobility, and enduring memory, making it a testament to both Canova's artistic mastery and the enduring legacy of Pope Clement XIII.