Exterieur van de Mariakapel te Würzburg 1881

This stereoscopic card, created by Sophus Williams, presents a sepia-toned view of the Mariakapel in Würzburg. The photograph's composition is dominated by the stark verticality of the chapel’s spire, which pierces the horizontal expanse of the surrounding rooftops. The use of stereoscopy adds depth, inviting the viewer into the narrow street framed by the chapel and adjacent buildings. Williams uses light and shadow to articulate the architectural details, emphasizing the texture of the stone and the intricate Gothic tracery. The limited tonal range focuses attention on the geometric forms, underscoring the interplay between mass and void. Williams’s work invites us to consider the photograph not merely as a record, but as an exploration of form and space. The stereoscopic effect highlights the photograph’s ability to construct a three-dimensional reality from a two-dimensional plane, challenging our perception of space and representation.