The iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral will be the focus of a special exhibit at the Getty Museum. (photo courtesy of the J. Paul Getty Museum)

The J. Paul Getty Museum is holding an exhibit focusing on the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, which was heavily damaged by a fire in April.

One of the most recognizable landmarks on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage Sites, the cathedral has many representations. It is a major religious edifice, a masterpiece of medieval architecture, a repository for important relics and art, a symbol of Paris and an iconic French landmark.

The fire that ravaged the 850-year-old cathedral on April 15 destroyed the medieval wooden trusses supporting the roof, toppling the famous spire and severely damaging the building. Though the structure’s stability remains in question, all the historic relics and works of art were saved, including the famous rose windows.

The J. Paul Getty Museum will bring together a variety of works of art that showcase the rich cultural legacy of the cathedral. The special single gallery installation, “An Enduring Icon: Notre-Dame Cathedral,” will be on view from Tuesday, July 23, through Sunday, Oct. 20, in the East Pavilion of the Getty Museum.

“The recent fire at Notre-Dame reverberated around the world, with millions of people watching the event unfold live on their screens,” said Getty Director Timothy Potts. “We thought it appropriate at this moment to illuminate the artistic and cultural impact that Notre-Dame has played in European history, drawing on the rich holdings of the museum and the Getty Research Institute. The exhibition presents paintings, photographs, engravings and rare books that commemorate the enduring importance of the cathedral, which has served as a symbol of Paris for more than eight centuries, through iconoclasm and wars.”

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