This 18th-century carved, gilded and silvered wooden altarpiece is the only one that has been preserved in the country. Further, it has the rare characteristic of blending elements of French and Huron-Wendat cultures. On the right is a depiction of the “Lorette des Hurons” village, with its church, presbytery and longhouses. In front of the church an Indigenous woman, who is sometimes thought to be Kateri Tekakwitha.

1664 - 1730

Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Church

This album presents just a fraction of the treasures from Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Church. The objects illustrate the history of the Huron-Wendat Nation and their evangelization by the Jesuits. Despite the nation’s relocation from Ancienne-Lorette to Wendake and the subsequent burning of the chapel, the objects have been preserved. Today, they form a cohesive whole that is rare. Most date back to the French Regime. Come and take a look at this rich collection presented in this album, prepared by the Musée Huron-Wendat in Wendake.

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Dated circa 1675 This 18th-century carved, gilded and silvered wooden altarpiece is the only one that has been preserved in the country. Further, it has the rare characteristic of blending elements of French and Huron-Wendat cultures. On the right is a depiction of the “Lorette des Hurons” village, with its church, presbytery and longhouses. In front of the church an Indigenous woman, who is sometimes thought to be Kateri Tekakwitha.

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Depicted period: 1700

Source: Musée huron-wendat Image used with the permission of the Musée huron-wendat. No reproduction without permission. - Date: 1700

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