 None of this highly original concept influenced the development of monumental funerary sculpture.Apart from a thorough inspection by royal officials to determine whether they expressed any pretentious dynastic claims, the sculptures were not even unpacked in Cluny due to the fact that Cardinal de Bouillon so completely fell out with his cousin, the Sun King, that he was declared an enemy of the state and all construction stopped.Le Gros' marbles and bronzes were stored, undisturbed in their sealed crates, for nearly 80 years.