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History of the discovery and its restorationFire 1469
21 May. A flare fired by a “dove” destroys the paintings and the apse.
Agreement with painters 1472
26 July. Signature of the contract between Francisco Pagano and Pablo de San Leocadio for the decoration of the Gothic vault with the Cardinal and the Chapter.
Picture: Detail of the contract.
The construction of the baroque dome begins 1674
Archbishop Mr. Luís Alonso de los Cameros decided to restore the chapel and the apse, covering the angels.
Picture: Mr. Luís Alonso de los Cameros.
Work on the Baroque Dome is completed 1682
28 May. The angels of the vault are hidden by a new dome.
La Llum de les Imatges 1999
The foundation “La Luz de las Imágenes” (The light of the Images) is created.
Picture: La Luz de las imágenes.
Exhibition ||La Luz de las Imágenes|| 1999
From February 4 to August 30, 1999. In the Cathedral of Valencia.
Picture: The exhibition in the Cathedral.
It is decided to restore the Great Chapel 2003
9 October, 2003. The President of the Region of Valencia, Mr. Francisco Camps, expressed his wish that the Great Chapel be restored.
Start of restoration works 2004
In May. Through the Foundation “La luz de las imágenes”. Professor Mrs. Carmen Pérez. was in charge of the direction.
Discovery of the angels 2004
22 June. The musician angels are discovered after 300 years of being hidden.
Disassembly of the baroque vault 2005
July. The disassembly of the Pérez Castiel vault begins.
Blessing of restoration 2007
8 February. Homily in the blessing of the restoration of the Renaissance frescoes in the Great Chapel of the Cathedral of Valencia.
Picture: Musicians with replicas of the instruments.
