The Extraordinary Collection of Baron de Salis
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This exhibition at the Bibliothèques Médiathèques de Metz unveils the extraordinary richness of the collection assembled by Baron Louis-Numa de Salis, bequeathed to the City of Metz in 1892. It features medieval charters and manuscripts, engravings by the greatest Lorraine artists (Callot, Leclerc), beautiful incunabula, illustrated books, and archival documents.
The exhibition focuses on a brief reminder of the context of the legacy, describes the collector's practices, highlights the research of the erudite Messin, and concludes with the collection's finest treasures, including illuminated manuscripts from the Book of Revelation by Jean Colombe.
It also presents exceptional loans from the National Library of France, the Municipal Archives of Metz, and the National Academy of Metz.
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Location: Porte des Allemands, free entry, all audiences, from March 1st to May 18th, 2025. Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM until April 30; from 2 PM to 7 PM from May 2. Closed on public holidays.
Guided tours by registration: 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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