Binnenplaats en de ingang van het Musée de Cluny (Musée national du Moyen Âge) te Parijs c. 1875 - 1900

This photograph captures the courtyard and entrance of the Musée de Cluny in Paris, part of a series of images of gothic art and architecture. The Musée de Cluny is housed in a building that integrates both Roman and medieval elements, reflecting the layers of history present in its walls. Considered one of the oldest examples of civic architecture in Paris, it brings to mind questions about the preservation of cultural heritage and how architecture embodies identity. The museum's collection of medieval artifacts further complicates ideas about how we engage with the past and what we choose to memorialize. It invites us to reflect on the values and stories that are embedded in these structures. This image not only documents a physical space, but also encourages us to reflect on the intersection of history, culture, and identity.