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Paris, Notre Dame -- 2014 -- 1458-65
Taken on 8 July 2014, 17:40
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Museum
- Wikimedia Commons
- Rights
- CC BY-SA 4.0, as the museum states it.
- Who can see it
- Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed
About this work
Sculptures of the kings of Judea at the west front of Notre-Dame, Paris, France Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is one of the most important Gothic buildings and a symbol of Paris. Construction began in 1163 under Bishop Maurice de Sully and lasted until the 14th century. Built on the Île de la Cité, it became the religious and political center of France. Its characteristic features include the two 69-meter-high western towers, the large rose window, filigree tracery, and the famous gargoyles. The cathedral is approximately 130 meters long and impresses with its high, light-flooded nave. Throughout history, Notre Dame has been the scene of significant events, such as Napoleon’s coronation in 1804. In the 19th century, it was restored under the direction of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, who also created the striking crossing tower. On April 15, 2019, a major fire destroyed large parts of the roof and the crossing tower. Since then, extensive reconstruction work has been underway. Notre Dame is considered a masterpiece of medieval architecture and a symbol of French history, culture, and identity.
