Gezicht op de Tempel van Jupiter in Pompeï, Italië 1860 - 1870

This photograph by Ferrier Père-Fils et Soulier captures the Temple of Jupiter in Pompeii, presenting us with a stark, wide view of the ruins. The monochromatic tones evoke a sense of historical distance. The composition is dominated by horizontal lines, emphasizing the expansive layout of the temple grounds. Blocks and fragmented columns lead the eye towards the distant, hazy mountains. The arrangement uses the architectural ruins to explore themes of time, decay, and memory. The stereoscopic presentation divides the image into two parts. This disrupts a cohesive view and underscores the fragmented state of the Temple. By creating this divide, the architects invite us to question the nature of historical representation. This invites us to reflect on how we perceive and reconstruct the past through visual media.