Deel van de gevel van de Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk te Trier 1881

This is a stereoscopic image of part of the Liebfrauenkirche in Trier, created by Sophus Williams in 1881. Trier, as Germany’s oldest city, carries layers of identities shaped by its Roman past and its role as a religious center. Williams, photographing during a time of significant social and political change in Germany, captures the Liebfrauenkirche, a symbol of religious and cultural identity. Think of the image not just as a depiction of architecture, but as an archive of cultural memory. The choice of stereoscopy adds another layer, inviting viewers into a three-dimensional experience of the church. It makes me consider the role of religious architecture in shaping communal identity. The church stands as a testament to the intertwined histories of faith, power, and cultural expression.