Sculptuur van een slapende Ariadne in de Vaticaanse Musea c. 1860 - 1880

This stereoscopic photograph, taken by Giorgio Sommer around 1860-1880, captures a Roman marble sculpture of the sleeping Ariadne, located in the Vatican Museums. Sommer, a renowned photographer of the 19th century, specialized in capturing the beauty of ancient artifacts. The image depicts Ariadne, a figure from Greek mythology, lying on a sarcophagus adorned with intricate carvings. The use of stereoscopy, a technique that creates a 3D effect, enhances the viewer's perception of the sculpture's depth and detail. This photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the grandeur of classical sculpture and the artistry of photographic documentation.