The Extraordinary Collection of Baron de Salis
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This exhibition at the Libraries Mediathèques of Metz reveals to the public the extraordinary wealth of the collection gathered by Baron Louis-Numa de Salis, bequeathed to the City of Metz in 1892, ranging from medieval charters and manuscripts to engravings by great Lorraine artists (Callot, Leclerc), as well as beautiful incunabula, illustrated books, and archival documents.
The exhibition focuses, after a brief reminder of the legacy's context, on describing the collector's practices, as well as highlighting the research of the scholar from Metz, and concludes with the finest treasures of the collection, including illuminations by Jean Colombe.
This exhibition also presents exceptional loans from the National Library of France, the Municipal Archives of Metz, and the National Academy of Metz.
Good to know
Porte des Allemands, free entrance, open to all, from March 1st to May 18th, 2025. Access times: Tuesday to Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM until April 30th; from 2 PM to 7 PM starting May 2nd. Closed on public holidays.
Guided tours of the exhibition by registration, on Saturdays March 15, April 26, and May 3.
Automatically translated from French.
Where does it take place?
Bibliothèques Médiathèques de Metz
Porte des Allemands
57000 Metz
France
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