Gezicht op de Izaäkkathedraal in Sint-Petersburg c. 1860 - 1880

Alfred Lorens's "Gezicht op de Izaäkkathedraal in Sint-Petersburg" (c. 1860-1880) is a striking example of 19th-century stereoscopic photography. This small-scale, 3D photograph depicts the iconic Saint Isaac's Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Lorens, a German photographer working in the Russian capital, captured the grand scale of the cathedral through the use of a stereoscope, creating an immersive view for the viewer. The photograph's detail showcases the architectural intricacies of this significant landmark and highlights the popularity of stereoscopic photography as a means of documenting and experiencing the world in the mid-19th century.