The Extraordinary Collection of the Baron de Salis
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This exhibition by the Libraries Media-Libraries of Metz unveils to the public the extraordinary richness of the collection assembled by Baron Louis-Numa de Salis, bequeathed to the City of Metz in 1892, from medieval charters and manuscripts to engravings by the greatest Lorraine artists (Callot, Leclerc), including beautiful incunabula, illustrated books, and archival documents.
The exhibition focuses, after a brief reminder of the bequest's context, on describing the collector's practices, as well as showcasing the research of the Messin scholar, and concludes with the most beautiful treasures of the collection, including the illuminations of the "Livre d'heures" by Jean Colombe.
This exhibition also features exceptional loans from the National Library of France, the Municipal Archives of Metz, and the National Academy of Metz.
Good to know
Location: Porte des Allemands, free entry, open to all, from March 1 to May 18, 2025. Access hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM until April 30; from 2 PM to 7 PM starting May 2. Closed on public holidays.
Guided tours of the exhibition are available, upon 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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