The restored Moulins Triptych on display at the Musée du Louvre

Jean Hey's Moulins Triptych, a masterpiece of French painting, is presented at the Musée du Louvre after an unprecedented restoration from November 26, 2025 to March 4, 2026.

What if you could approach one of the most mysterious gems in French painting? Plunged into the hushed half-light of the second floor of the Musée du Louvre, you walk slowly towards room 831, when the resurrected brilliance of the Moulins Triptych appears before your eyes. A masterpiece by Jean Hey, also known as the Master of Moulins, this panel painted at the end of the 15th century is presented in Paris as part of an exceptional exhibition from November 26, 2025 to March 4, 2026.

Normally housed in Moulins Cathedral, the triptych was meticulously restored between 2022 and 2025 by the DRAC Auvergne Rhône-Alpes and the Arcanes et Tournillon workshops. This presentation marks the first time in over a century that it has been thoroughly restored.

An immersion in French art at the turn of the Renaissance

This exhibition brings together a selection of precious works around the Triptych: painted panels, preparatory drawings, illuminations and goldsmith's and silversmith's objects from the same period. A richly educational display explains the fundamental role played by this work in the history of French painting at the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries. Geographical proximity to other works by Jean Hey in Paris creates a unique synergy, enriching visitors' understanding of his style, commissioners and influences.

The tour, located in the immediate vicinity of the museum's permanent collections of French painting, highlights the stylistic dialogues between Jean Hey and his contemporaries. You'll stroll through a contemplative, almost sacred atmosphere, conducive to in-depth discovery of a masterpiece of Western heritage, rarely presented in such a museum setting.

For art, history and heritage enthusiasts

If you're passionate about medieval painting, curious to understand the evolution of art between the international Gothic and the French Renaissance, or simply eager to experience a rare moment on the French heritage scene, this exhibition is for you. You can come with your family, on your own, or with a loved one for a contemplative or cultural moment to share.

Conversely, this presentation is less suited to those seeking an interactive, playful or digital experience. No immersive devices such as augmented reality or digital animation disturb the solemnity of the space. Here, it's the face-to-face encounter with the original work, its setting, its material, its aura, that takes precedence. An event designed for the attentive eye, the inquisitive mind and lovers of artistic treasures from the late Middle Ages.

A must for lovers of French painting

The restoration of the triptych, visible to the naked eye in every detail, offers a rare opportunity to appreciate the finesse of Jean Hey's palette, and the renewed brilliance of the faces, drapery and gilding. This exhibition is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art in France, the challenges of museum conservation, and the treasures of regional museums brought to light in Paris.

When you visit this exhibition, you're taking part in a moment of transmission, both scientific and sensitive, in one of the world's most emblematic heritage sites. It's an invitation to slow down, observe, compare, feel... and breathe new life into a silent masterpiece that, centuries after its creation, continues to interact with contemporary eyes.

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