Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France, Etching On Parchment.

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France, Etching On Parchment, Abside De Notre Dame De Paris.

The French word “abside” refers to the apse in architecture. An apse is the semicircular or polygonal end of a building, often found in churches, where the altar is typically located. It’s the rounded area behind the choir or sanctuary. So, when you encounter the term “abside”, think of the architectural feature that adds a sense of sacred space to religious structures. 

Notre Dame de Paris, referred to simply as Notre Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. Several attributes set it apart from the earlier Romanesque style, particularly its pioneering use of the rib vault and flying buttress, its enormous and colourful rose windows, and the naturalism and abundance of its sculptural decoration. Notre Dame also stands out for its three pipe organs and its immense church bells.

Item Code - VIS13C2813ALDZ1

Width: 3 1/2''  Height: 5 5/8''  Depth: 1/32''  Weight: 4 g