Exterieur van Kasteel Wernigerode c. 1903

This photograph of 'Exterieur van Kasteel Wernigerode' was created by Fr. Rose, and presents a double vision of the castle. The composition is rigorously structured around symmetry. The castle, grand and imposing, anchors the visual field. Its architectural elements—towers, roofs, and walls—are rendered in meticulous detail, inviting the eye to explore the complex interplay of light and shadow across its facade. The monochrome palette enhances the formal qualities, emphasizing texture and shape. The duplication invites a structuralist reading, as it reflects how meaning is derived from the relationship between images rather than their isolated existence. Each photograph is not merely a representation but a sign that gains significance through its juxtaposition with the other. This photographic diptych destabilizes the singular view, suggesting that reality is always mediated and multifaceted. The very act of duplication challenges our perception, prompting us to question the authenticity and stability of the image.