Relics and Reliquary of Saint Genevieve
Virgin, who died around the year 500, Saint Genevieve is the patron saint of Paris. These relics come from the former church of Saint Genevieve, now the Panthéon in Paris.
The Triumph of Job
The painting of the Triumph of Job comes from the Church of the Mendicants in Bologna, Italy.
Statue of Saint Denis Preaching the Faith
Saint Denys was the first bishop of Paris, martyred in 250. His statue was commissioned by Cardinal Louis-Antoine de Noailles, Archbishop of Paris from 1695 to 1729. It adorns the altar of the Saint-Denys Chapel at the entrance of the...
Effigy of Simon Matifas de Bucy
Simon Matifas de Bucy, bishop of Paris from 1290 to 1304, is buried in the chapel of Notre-Dame of Sorrows.
Statue of Louis XIV
To the left of the Pietà, the statue of Louis XIV is shown kneeling with his hand on his heart. This sculpture is the work of Coysevox, uncle of Nicolas and Guillaume Coustou. Learn more
Statue of Louis XIII
The statue of Louis XIII, located to the right of the Pietà, depicts him offering his crown and scepter to the Virgin at his request. This marble work is by Guillaume Coustou, brother of Nicolas Coustou. Learn more
Statue of the Virgin of Pity or Pietà
This sculpture was executed in the 18th century by Nicolas Coustou, fulfilling the vow of Louis XIII. The Virgin turns her grief-stricken face toward the sky and opens her arms in a gesture of acceptance and offering.
Cross and Glory
In 1993, Cardinal Lustiger commissioned and erected the Glorious Cross by Marc Couturier. The cross dominates the Pietà of the former high altar. This large cross is visible from the entrance of the cathedral. It projects a luminous hope throughout...
Stained Glass of Prophets and Sibyls Announcing a New Reign
These stained glasses are presented under arches reminiscent of the 14th-century windows. The sibyls are pagan prophetesses who foretold the coming of a new kingdom.