The Artworks At Risk
As people watched the Cathedral burn, they wondered what would be the fate of the famous 18th century organ, which musicians had to book years in advance in order to play it. The Cathedral was also home to statues that date back to the 1300s, as well as the Mays paintings, which were added to the structure between 1630 and 1707.
The Artworks At Risk
Sheer Luck
Despite the damage, Notre Dame was spared from the worst case scenario. Luckily, many of the artifacts and artworks that normally would have been there were located elsewhere. In 2018, general repair work and restoration was being done, and many of these important objects were being stored away in order to be kept safe. What luck!
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