Gezicht op het Belfort van Gent 1873 - 1890

This stereoscopic photograph, likely created between 1873 and 1890, captures a street scene in Ghent, Belgium, with the Belfry of Ghent dominating the background. The unknown photographer offers a unique perspective on the city, utilizing the two-lens format of stereoscopic photography to create a three-dimensional image. Viewers can almost feel the depth of the street, with the buildings lining the sides and the Belfry towering above. This 19th-century photographic print is a testament to the burgeoning technology of photography and provides a glimpse into the urban landscape of Ghent.