 This was the work of Froc-Robert and was installed in the cathedral in 1868.The work shows Jesus' body being prepared for burial and those depicted, apart from Jesus, are Joseph of Aramathea, John the Evangelist, Mary the mother of Jesus, Mary Magdaene, Marie Salomé, Mary the mother of John and Nicodemus.It was Monseigneur René Nicolas Sergent who pressed for an altar to match the grandeur of the cathedral and Mon.Boeswilwad , the architect- in- chief of "Monuments Historiques" was put in charge of the project.