Gezicht op de Gravenstraat en de St. Petrus en Pauluskerk in Paramaribo vanaf een toren before 1927

This black and white photograph by Eugen Klein, taken before 1927, shows a bird's-eye view of Paramaribo, Suriname. The image captures the Gravenstraat and the St. Petrus and Pauluskerk, a Roman Catholic church, from a tower. This photo, now located in the Rijksmuseum, provides a fascinating glimpse into the urban landscape of Paramaribo during the early 20th century. The photograph's detailed perspective and the text describing the scene provide an insight into the cityscape and the importance of the church in the community.