Charles Meryon - Notre-Dame in Parijs
Summary
Stadsgezicht met prominent in beeld de Notre-Dame, gelegen op het Ile de la Cité in Parijs. De kunstenaar nam een laag standpunt bij dit gezicht op het koorgedeelte met de vele luchtbogen waardoor het gebouw hoog oprijst. Op de oever van de Seine op de voorgrond zijn wasvrouwen aan het werk.
Île de la Cité is an island in the River Seine, once known as Lutetia, and is the oldest settlement in Paris, France. It is one of two natural islands in the river, the other being Île Saint-Louis. The island has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. It is believed to have been settled by the Parisii, a Celtic tribe, in the 3rd century BC. In 52 BC, the Romans conquered the island and established a city there, which they called Lutetia. The island was the site of several important events in French history, including the signing of the Edict of Nantes in 1598 and the French Revolution. Today, Île de la Cité is home to many famous landmarks, including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Palais de Justice. Île de la Cité with sights such as the Pont Neuf, the Pont de l’Archevêché and Notre Dame cathedral, makes it the central crossroads of the city, which grew outwards from here. Ile de la Cité is the perfect place for a riverside picnic.