Woodwork Depicting Apostles and Saints

(16th century)

These 16th-century wood panels, featuring the images of saints, originally came from the former chapter house where the canons met. They were installed in this chapel in the 19th century during Viollet-le-Duc’s renovations. Additional panels are preserved in the cathedral’s reserves.

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The Preaching of Saint Peter in Jerusalem

by Charles Poërson (1642)

This May painting, created in 1642 by Charles Poërson and offered by the Guild of Goldsmiths, depicts Saint Peter, the apostle, during his first sermon to the people of Jerusalem.

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The Crucifixion of Saint Peter

by Sébastien Bourdon (1643)

A May painting created in 1643 by Sébastien Bourdon, offered by the goldsmiths’ guild. It depicts the martyrdom of Saint Peter, the apostle, who was crucified upside down at his own request by his executioners.

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The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew

by Lubin Baugin (1650)

This painting, created for the altar of one of the cathedral’s chapels in the 17th century, depicts the martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, an apostle who was flayed alive.

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The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine

by Joseph-Marie Vien (1752)

This painting, created for the altar of one of the cathedral’s chapels in the 18th century, depicts the scene of the beheading of Catherine of Alexandria, a virgin and martyr from the 4th century.

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Altar, Crucifix, and Chandeliers

by Philippe Kaeppelin (1964 - 1965)

These objects were created to mark the 800th anniversary of the cathedral. The arrangement of this chapel commemorates the centuries-old connection between Parisian goldsmiths and the cathedral.

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The Stoning of Saint Stephen

by Charles Le Brun (1651)

This May painting, created in 1651 by Charles Le Brun, one of the greatest French classical painters, was offered by the guild of goldsmiths. It depicts the stoning of Saint Stephen, a deacon and the first martyr for his faith.

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