Gezicht op Jeruzalem vanaf de Olijfberg 1905

This stereoscopic photograph shows a sepia-toned view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. The image is doubled to create an illusion of depth and dimension, and I imagine the photographer fiddling with their bulky camera, trying to capture the vastness of the city in a small frame. I'm drawn to the anonymous nature of the artist – it adds to the image’s mystique. The photographer probably aimed to document a landscape, but ended up creating a timeless piece of art, full of texture, light, and shadow. The buildings in the foreground have such sharp, clean, edges and shapes, in contrast to the softer tones of the city in the background. The dome glows softly. It's all subtle but suggestive, like a whispered secret. The history of photography is full of individuals pushing their creative boundaries. While we may not know who created this particular artwork, they are still part of a long conversation about how we see and represent the world around us. It’s a reminder that art is not just about perfection, but about feeling, connection, and the ongoing exploration of what it means to be human.