Gezicht op het interieur van het Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo 1862 - 1876

This stereoscopic photograph captures the interior of the Palazzo dei Normanni in Palermo. The composition is dominated by the imposing architectural space, defined by a receding perspective that leads the eye deep into the image. The symmetry of the room is emphasised by the twin vantage points of the stereoscope which frames a large chandelier suspended from an ornate ceiling, casting a soft light that interacts with the pale walls. The formal arrangement suggests not just a document of space, but also an exploration of how perspective shapes our perception. The use of stereoscopy, popular in the 19th century, invites a consideration of how we construct three-dimensional space from two-dimensional images. Here, the interplay of light, symmetry, and perspective creates a viewing experience that goes beyond mere representation, engaging us in a dialogue about space, perception, and the structuring of vision itself.