On April 15, 2019, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which dates back to the 12th century and holds a trove of priceless artifacts, caught on fire and was heavily damaged.

Within days, over $1 billion was pledged to rebuild the famous structure, but some artists felt it would be more meaningful to pitch in their own way.

Below are 20 moving tributes to the iconic cathedral.

1. Neighbors

Un dessin réalisé en soutien à @notredameparis en m'accrochant à l'espoir qu'elle reste malgré tout debout. Si triste ce soir. #NotreDame #notredamedeParis #incendie #Paris #PrayForNotreDame #JeSuisNotreDameDeParis #DessinDePresse #illustrationdepresse #aureliepedrajas pic.twitter.com/ixvGAhPDSt

— Aurélie Pedrajas (@globecroqueuse) April 15, 2019

2. Quasimodo is crying

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Con quale cuore prego ancora Notre Dame C'è… Qualcuno che le scaglierà la prima pietra? Sia cancellato dalla faccia della terra! #notredamedeparis #disney #quasimodo

A post shared by Valentina Pilotti (@sirenettadimare) on Apr 16, 2019 at 2:41am PDT

3. Thank you, firefighters

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#notredame #fire #firefighter #quasimodo #merci #photo

A post shared by Tűzoltóhumor (@tuzoltohumor) on Apr 17, 2019 at 1:15am PDT

4. That’s a good one

Firies #NotreDame
<cartoon gallery https://t.co/YOKBnetIbr> pic.twitter.com/ZmZOmdcAAQ

— David Pope (@davpope) April 16, 2019

5. The world on his back

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2 siècles pour la bâtir, 856 ans pour l'entretenir, quelques heures aux flammes pour la rendre en cendres mais une partie sauvée grâce aux @pompiers_paris. Merci. Bravo @fernandobarbaart pour cette superbe illustration #paris #notredame #notredamedeparis #cathedrale #symbole #monument #capitale #patrimoine #architecture #victorhugo #illustration #pompiers #fire #art #france #visitparis #parismonamour #parisgram #parisfrance #french #travel #visitfrance #tragedie #sad

A post shared by Rapporteuse de Paris (@rapporteuse2paris) on Apr 16, 2019 at 2:48am PDT

6. Away to safety

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#notredame #paris

A post shared by ELENA B. (@ellenabi) on Apr 16, 2019 at 2:43am PDT

7. Hope

After devastation, there is still hope! A sketch honoring the Notre Dame Cathedral. #notredame #NotreDameCathedralFire pic.twitter.com/tsukHc2c7a

— Ula (@alulawings) April 16, 2019

8. Prayers

Pray for Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris France pic.twitter.com/oLYjk5clOd

— Jake Peralta (@jhpotter18) April 16, 2019

9. A sad moment

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The tower #notredame

A post shared by Tri Le (@trile23) on Apr 16, 2019 at 2:43am PDT

10. His home

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#notredame

A post shared by Edward Coppock (@coppockedward) on Apr 17, 2019 at 5:49am PDT

11. They will rebuild

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#notredame #safenotredame #paris #help #fire #notredameparis #notredame #safe

A post shared by Safe the Legend! (@safe_notredame) on Apr 16, 2019 at 2:47am PDT

12. Gargoyles

Quickie doodle of my version of the gargoyles from Hunchback of #NotreDame. My grandfather was French so I will always have a soft spot for that incredible city, and speak French with a cheerful yet terrible American accent.

Je t’aime Paris pic.twitter.com/p9gmOhhZ4r

— Becca B (@joan_de_art) April 16, 2019

13. Crying…

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. . #notredame

A post shared by Cristina Correa Freile (@dibujosdecristina) on Apr 15, 2019 at 11:14am PDT

14. Paris je t’aime

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« Il y a toujours de l’espoir » #paris #notredame #thereisalwayshope #parisjetaime #notredamedeparis #inspirationbansky #parisfrance #france #coeurdenotrepays #mariesavartillustrations #illustration

A post shared by Marie Savart (@mariesavartillustrations) on Apr 15, 2019 at 2:17pm PDT

15. Rise again from the ashes

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Dear France and dear París, I'm sorry for your loss. As a European and as an Architect I can feel it too, but I'm sure that, thanks to the hard work of the firefighters, who fought like heroes, the Dame of París will rise againg from the ashes and will keep on being an icon of our history. #notredame #paris

A post shared by Yami (@yamionpaper) on Apr 17, 2019 at 5:19am PDT

16. “Vivre”

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"Vivre" #notredame #notredamedeparis #esmeralda #paris #longlivethequeen #victorhugo #sunset #sky #gothic #dance #spirits #tribute #notredametribute #illustration #notredameillustration #drawing #watercolor #nddp #giulioingrossoart

A post shared by Giulio Ingrosso (@giuliosdreamworlds) on Apr 16, 2019 at 5:26pm PDT

17. Spirit of the Seine

It was heartbreaking today, watching Notre Dame engulfed in flames. And as I watched, I couldn’t help but to see the spirit of the Seine, swept up, its arms around the roof, dampening the flames. pic.twitter.com/devOYF02Fj

— guineverevonsneeden (@slender_nettles) April 16, 2019

18. Heartbroken

His home will be rebuilt
Hunchback of Notre Dame #Notredame #Paris pic.twitter.com/BsfU8TeID8

— Mellahatesu (@mellahatesyou) April 15, 2019

19. Beautiful painting

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“Notre Dame”, oil on canvas, 14”x14” #notredame #paris #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #studiovisit #artstudio #contemporaryart #notredameburning #notredamecathedral #notredamedeparis

A post shared by Noah Saterstrom (@noahsats) on Apr 15, 2019 at 1:46pm PDT

20. Awwww

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Q is for #Quasimodo #TheHunchbackOfNotreDame #NotreDame #Quasimodo #Esmeralda #Paris #LaCathedraleNotreDame

A post shared by Sith Mom (@sith_mom) on Apr 17, 2019 at 5:00am PDT

Beautiful tributes…

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