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Notre‑Dame Front Door Engravings: Micro‑Iconography

A close reading of the engravings above Notre‑Dame’s main doors, including iconographic micro‑themes and craft techniques.

1/17/2026
12 min read
Detailed engravings above Notre‑Dame’s main door

Micro‑details teach quietly. Fillets, beads, and micro‑figures condense doctrine above the threshold.


🔍 Details

  • Profiles: Layered moldings guide light and shadow.
  • Figures: Small saints and angels cue narratives.
  • Wear: Touch points polish over centuries.

🪚 Craft Notes

  • Tools: Fine chisels and rasps.
  • Finishes: Subtle pick dressing.
  • Protection: Controlled access.

Engraving detail

Theology at the grain scale.

Tentang Penulis

Art Historian

Art Historian

Sebagai pecinta Paris dan pelancong yang penuh perhatian, saya menyusun panduan ini agar pengunjung dapat menyentuh kisah Notre‑Dame — titik temu iman, kriya dan komunitas.

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Engravings
Iconography
Front Door

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