The illuminated Louvre Pyramid and Richelieu Pavilion in the Parisian night

A night view of the Cour Napoleon shows the Louvre Pyramid shining next to the majestic Richelieu Pavilion. Ieoh Ming Pei's glass and steel structure emanates light from within, with a red vertical stripe marking its profile. The Renaissance Louvre palace, illuminated by golden lights, reveals the details of its sculpted facades: the caryatids, pediments, and Baroque domes. The contrast between historic and contemporary architecture is enhanced by the night lighting, transforming the courtyard into an almost theatrical space. A solitary figure sitting at the edge of the pyramid adds a sense of scale and intimacy to this iconic scene.

Paris, Louvre, Pyramid, night, Pei, museum, Richelieu Pavilion, lighting, France