After the roof of the duomo of Notre Dame de Parisburned down in 2019 , major work took berth around the iconic Christian church . During that undertaking , two sarcophagus were discovered , which intrigue archeologists to no end . The coffins were made of lead , so special precautions had to be adopt to open them . They were openeda few weeks ago , finally revealing who was position to rest there .
The oldest of the two is yet to be identify and it is presently nicknamed " Le Cavalier " ( the gymnastic horse rider ) as forensic analysis shows that he likely rodehorsesfrom an other eld . He appeared to be between 25 and 40 years old when he buy the farm . He was probably an blue blood , as his skull was deformed likely from wearing a headdress as a yearling . The bones of this person show mansion of chronic disease and he had fall behind his dentition before his death .
The team hopesto detect the identity of this mysterious ( and belike wealthy ) man immerse in Notre Dame . The records extend to many centuries ago , so if his destruction encounter between 1650 and the former 1700s , they should be capable to find out who Le Cavalier was .
The painting of Mass of Canon Antoine de La Porte by Jean Jouvenet. Image Credit: © 2012 RMN-Grand Palais (Louvre museum) / Michel Urtado
The 2d individual not only has a name but we can even get an idea of what he take care like . In life , he was Antoine de la Porte Canon of Notre Dame . He was known as the Jubilee Canon as he had that role for over 50 years . He died at the age of 83 on December 24 , 1710 .
The picture of de La Porte was likely commissioned by the Chapter of Notre Dame in honor of the Canon . Artist Jean Jouvenetprobably paint it around 1708 - 1710 and it shows de La Porte officiating mass in the freshen up choir of Notre Dame . However , the scene in the house painting is really made up ! When Jouvenet painted this piece , the choir was still under construction and the statue were not set until several old age later . It was actually de La Porte that paid for those works , fulfilling the wishes of King Louis XIII .
The investigating has just commence investigating these bodies and more determination will be published in sentence .
