Gezicht op Heidelberg c. 1860 - 1880

"Gezicht op Heidelberg" (View of Heidelberg) is a stereoscopic photograph taken by L. Meder sometime between 1860 and 1880. The image shows a view of Heidelberg Castle from a wooded area, with the castle peeking out from behind a line of trees. The photograph showcases the growing popularity of stereoscopic photography during the 19th century. Stereoscopic photography uses two slightly different images to create a 3D effect, giving viewers an immersive experience of the scene. This particular image from the Rijksmuseum is an example of a "cartes de visite" format, a popular size for photographs at the time, which allowed for a more affordable and widely accessible means of sharing photography.