Rose Window, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris (277. Troyes. 1841. Cathedrale. Gde. Rose. Fichot-Paris [sic]) 1841

This 1841 daguerreotype by Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey captures the intricate detail of the rose window on the south transept of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. The image, a testament to the early days of photography, showcases the power of the medium to document architectural grandeur. The delicate lines of the stonework, captured with remarkable clarity, reveal the craftsmanship of the medieval builders. Prangey's work, part of his larger photographic study of Parisian monuments, offers a valuable glimpse into the architectural history of the city and provides a record of the cathedral before its tragic fire in 2019.