BesökstidtabellStängt (New Year’s Day)
Torsdag, Januari 1, 2026
Parvis Notre‑Dame – Place Jean‑Paul II, 75004 Paris, Frankrike
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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.

Om författaren

Art Historian

Art Historian

Som Parisälskare och uppmärksam resenär skapade jag denna guide för att hjälpa besökare att knyta an till Notre‑Dames berättelser — där tro, hantverk och gemenskap möts.

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Engravings
Iconography
Front Door

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