Gezicht op Schloss Heidelberg c. 1860 - 1880

"Gezicht op Schloss Heidelberg" (View of Heidelberg Castle) is a stereoscopic photograph taken by L. Meder sometime between 1860 and 1880. This image captures a panoramic view of Heidelberg Castle, perched on a hilltop overlooking the Neckar River. The photograph offers a detailed view of the castle's architecture, surrounding greenery, and the river flowing below. This stereoscopic image, when viewed through a stereoscope, creates a three-dimensional effect, immersing the viewer in the picturesque landscape of Heidelberg. The photograph is a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into 19th-century German life and the popularity of stereoscopic photography as a means of experiencing and documenting the world.