The image displays a low-angle, upward view of the illuminated western facade of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg, France, under a dark night sky

The image displays a low-angle, upward view of the illuminated western facade of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg, France, under a dark night sky. The Gothic stone structure is dramatically lit by warm-toned artificial spotlights, emphasizing its intricate architectural and sculptural details. Prominent features include a large central rose window with radial tracery, positioned above a tier of ornate arched windows and a series of smaller decorative niches containing statuary. Below these, the grand, triple-arched main portals are visible, adorned with extensive sculptural carvings, colonettes, and tympana. The single, towering spire of the cathedral's north tower extends vertically towards the upper left, also illuminated to highlight its elaborate buttresses, pinnacles, and structural elements. The lighting creates deep shadows and stark contrasts, accentuating the facade's three-dimensional complexity. No individuals or other objects are discernible in the visible scene.