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Notre‑Dame Saints: Sculptural Program and Care

A mapping of the saints statues at Notre‑Dame with notes on placement, iconographic program, and conservation cycles.

1/24/2026
12 min read
Saints statues aligned on Notre‑Dame’s façade

Saints inhabit architecture. Placement teaches; care preserves.

🧭 Program

  • Rows & niches: Ordered hierarchies.
  • Attributes: Visual identifiers.
  • Maintenance: Cleaning and repairs.

🪙 Iconography Notes

  • Hands: Gesture meaning.
  • Objects: Attribute keys.
  • Faces: Express virtue.

Saints statues

Stone remembers names through forms.

About the Author

Art Historian

Art Historian

As a Paris lover and careful traveler, I created this guide to help visitors connect with Notre‑Dame’s stories — where faith, craft, and community meet.

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Saints
Statues
Program
Conservation

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