Reproductie van een ontwerp van een gezicht op de Notre-Dame te Parijs before 1886

This reproduction of a design of the Notre-Dame in Paris was created by the Lakeside Press. While the date of its creation is unknown, the image invites us to reflect on cultural heritage, memory, and identity. Notre-Dame, as a physical structure, embodies centuries of French history, faith, and architectural achievement. It became a focal point of national identity, symbolizing not only religious devotion but also the cultural and historical narrative of France. This print captures a moment in the Cathedral’s history, prior to the devastating fire in 2019. The tragedy brought to the fore complex questions about preservation, loss, and collective memory. In representing the historic Cathedral, it prompts questions about what aspects of history we choose to remember and how we rebuild in the aftermath of destruction. Think about the intersection of architecture, history, and identity, and how we engage with places that carry deep cultural meaning.