Parvis Collection

Chapiteau corinthien en marbre blanc, de l epoque merovingienne, trouve dans les fouilles executees place du Parvis
963414 Chapiteau corinthien en marbre blanc, de l epoque merovingienne, trouve dans les fouilles executees place du Parvis, en 1847 (engraving) by French School

Jerusalem, the Holy Sepulchre, staircase leading to the parvis (b / w photo)
5214318 Jerusalem, the Holy Sepulchre, staircase leading to the parvis (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem, the Holy Sepulchre)

Restes d une maison du douzieme siecle, recemment mis au jour par les fouilles faites pour l etablissement de la culee
963454 Restes d une maison du douzieme siecle, recemment mis au jour par les fouilles faites pour l etablissement de la culee du nouveau Pont-au-Double (engraving) by French School

Place du parvis Notre-Dame au quinzieme siecle (engraving)
963412 Place du parvis Notre-Dame au quinzieme siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place du parvis Notre-Dame au quinzieme siecle)

La rue du Cloitre-Notre-Dame, vue du Parvis vers 1865 (b / w photo)
3624047 La rue du Cloitre-Notre-Dame, vue du Parvis vers 1865 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La rue du Cloitre-Notre-Dame)

Place du Parvis en 1650, Fac-simile d une gravure de Van Merlen (engraving)
963439 Place du Parvis en 1650, Fac-simile d une gravure de Van Merlen (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place du Parvis en 1650)

Jerusalem, the Holy Sepulchre, parvis and facade (b / w photo)
5214317 Jerusalem, the Holy Sepulchre, parvis and facade (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem, the Holy Sepulchre, parvis and facade)

Batiment Montyon, Assistance publique, sur la place du Parvis, 1877 (engraving)
963442 Batiment Montyon, Assistance publique, sur la place du Parvis, 1877 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Batiment Montyon, Assistance publique)

HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME. Truants charging Notre Dame de Paris to rescue Esmaralda. Engraving from a 19th century French edition of Victor Hugos novel, first published in 1831

PARIS: NOTRE DAME, c1650. Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. Line engraving, German, by Merian, mid-17th century

PARIS: NOTRE DAME, 1685. Two views of the cathedral, seen from the Place de Grève on the Right Bank and and from the parvis. Line engraving, German, 1685

PARIS: NOTRE DAME, 1600s. The Cathedral of Notre Dame on Ile de la Cit

FRANCE: CONCORDAT OF 1802. The entry of Napoleon Bonaparte at Notre Dame Cathedral, Easter 1802, to proclaim the reestablishment of the Roman Catholic Church in France. Contemporary line engraving

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The Parvis, a place of historical significance and architectural beauty, holds many treasures from different eras. From the Corinthian marble chapiteau dating back to the Merovingian period unearthed in 1847 to the remains of a 12th-century house discovered during excavations for the new Pont-au-Double bridge, this area is filled with fascinating relics. In the 15th century, Place du Parvis Notre-Dame showcased its grandeur through an enchanting engraving. The Rue du Cloitre-Notre-Dame offered a glimpse into life in the past as seen from the Parvis in 1865. And even further back in time, we can witness how this place looked like in 1650 through Van Merlen's detailed engraving. Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre also boasts a staircase leading to its parvis, captured beautifully in black and white photography. Another photograph showcases both parvis and facade together, emphasizing their magnificence. The Batiment Montyon on Place du Parvis served as public assistance headquarters in 1877 while plans were being made for Jeanne d'Arc's monument on this very forecourt of Notre-Dame Cathedral. This iconic structure stands proudly amidst it all - its parvis and facade exuding timeless charm. Siebe-Johannes Ten-Cate immortalized the Notre-Dame Parvis through his delicate pastel artwork capturing its essence. With every stroke of his brush or pencil, he brought out its unique character and atmosphere. Whether you explore these engravings or gaze upon photographs frozen in time, one thing is certain: The Parvis has witnessed centuries unfold before our eyes - each era leaving behind traces that continue to captivate us today.