Zuilengalerij van de Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi, Bologna 1868 - 1890

This photograph captures the Zuilengalerij of the Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi in Bologna. The anonymous photographer skillfully uses the stereoscopic format to create a heightened sense of depth and space. The structure of the colonnade, with its series of arches and supporting columns, creates a visual rhythm that guides the eye through the scene. The composition is defined by these repeating architectural elements, which establish a clear foreground and background. Light and shadow play across the surfaces, accentuating the texture of the stone and adding to the three-dimensional effect. By employing the stereoscopic technique, the photographer challenges our perception and representation of architectural space. This approach to form destabilizes the traditional boundaries between viewer and subject. This photograph invites ongoing interpretation and re-evaluation.