Gezicht op Sorrento c. 1860 - 1880

"Gezicht op Sorrento" is a stereoscopic photograph by Roberto Rive, a renowned Italian photographer active in the mid-19th century. The image captures a scenic view of Sorrento, a popular tourist destination on the Amalfi Coast. Rive's sharp detail showcases the town's architecture perched on the cliffs overlooking the Bay of Naples. The photograph, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the growing popularity of stereoscopic photography in the late 19th century, offering viewers a three-dimensional glimpse into the picturesque Italian landscape.