Twee macro-opname van tuberculose in het strottenhoofd before 1901

This close-up image of tuberculosis in the larynx was made in 1901 with a stereoscopic camera. It's fascinating how scientific images from this period share aesthetic qualities with abstract art; perhaps it's the monochromatic palette and lack of clear subject matter. The photograph reveals much about its process. Look at the way the light catches the textures, emphasizing the folds and undulations of the organic matter. The high contrast and shallow depth of field turn the image into a landscape of greys, hinting at the underlying disease without showing it directly. The use of stereoscopy creates a three-dimensional effect, making the disease appear to leap off the page. Each viewpoint offers a slightly different perspective on the same subject, layering information into a cohesive whole. This image feels like a precursor to the work of artists like Gerhard Richter, who also experimented with photographic images and blurring techniques to explore the nature of representation. Ultimately, this picture invites us to meditate on the ambiguous, ever-shifting relationship between science, art, and the human condition.