Gezicht op Saaleck en de ruïne van Rudelsburg 1868 - 1890

"Gezicht op Saaleck en de ruïne van Rudelsburg" is a stereoscopic photograph by Hermann Selle from 1868-1890. It depicts the ruins of Rudelsburg castle and the town of Saaleck, located in the Thuringian Forest region of Germany. The image is presented in a typical stereo format with two nearly identical images side by side, creating a 3D effect when viewed through a stereoscope. The view captures the picturesque landscape with a river snaking through the valley and a distant mountain range. The photograph exemplifies the popularity of stereoscopic photography in the 19th century as a way to capture and share breathtaking views from around the world.