BesuchszeitenGeschlossen (New Year’s Day)
Donnerstag, Januar 1, 2026
Parvis Notre‑Dame – Place Jean‑Paul II, 75004 Paris, Frankreich
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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.

Über den Autor

Art Historian

Art Historian

Als Paris‑Liebhaber und aufmerksamer Reisender habe ich diesen Guide geschaffen, um Besucher mit den Geschichten von Notre‑Dame zu verbinden — wo Glaube, Handwerk und Gemeinschaft sich begegnen.

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Engravings
Iconography
Front Door

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