The article presents so much mystique around the origin of the artful arrangement. All I could think while reading is this is what happens when the head friar

The article presents so much mystique around the origin of the artful arrangement. All I could think while reading is this is what happens when the head friar tells the new kid, “the crypt has become a complete mess, can you head down there and make it nice?” And then doesn’t check in on his progress.