Gezicht op de bronzen paarden van de Patriarchale Kathedrale Basiliek van San Marco, Venetië 1872 - 1876

This stereoscopic image by Jean Andrieu presents a view of the bronze horses of the Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of San Marco in Venice. The photograph, with its sepia tones and soft focus, captures a moment of architectural grandeur. The composition emphasizes the horses, positioning them as both sculptural forms and architectural elements. The verticality of the columns contrasts with the dynamic posture of the horses, creating a visual rhythm that guides the eye. Andrieu uses the stereoscopic format to enhance depth, inviting the viewer into the Venetian space. The image, beyond its documentary value, engages with themes of representation and perception. The soft focus and the monochromatic palette, characteristic of early photography, invite a semiotic reading. The horses, symbols of power and prestige, are rendered with a sense of timelessness. Through Andrieu's formal choices, the image destabilizes a singular reading, suggesting an interplay between historical artifact and artistic interpretation.