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The Galerie d'Apollon was built in the 1660s, during the reign of Louis XIV, the “Sun King.” Its name refers to the Greek god Apollo, whose image forms the central theme of the ceiling painting. The gallery has been part of the Louvre Museum since the 1790s. The French crown jewels have been kept there since 1887.
The old photo shows how the artworks have been evacuated and the gallery protected against bombs and shells. During World War I, Paris was threatened by both German long-range artillery and air raids by zeppelins.
On October 19, 2025, the Galerie d'Apollon caused stir when thieves stole eight crown jewels.