The Extraordinary Collection of Baron de Salis
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This exhibition by the Bibliothèques Médiathèques de Metz reveals to the public the extraordinary richness of the collection assembled by Baron Louis-Numa de Salis, bequeathed to the city of Metz in 1892. It includes medieval charters and manuscripts, engravings by major Lorraine artists (Callot, Leclerc), beautiful incunables, illustrated books, and archival documents. The exhibition focuses on the collector's practices, showcases the research by the scholarly Messin, and concludes with the collection's finest treasures, the highlights being the illuminations from the "Magi Kings" by Jean Colombe. The exhibition also features 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, open to all, from March 1st to May 18th, 2025. Access times: Tuesday to Sunday, 2 PM to 6 PM until April 30th; 2 PM to 7 PM from May 2nd. Closed on public holidays.
Guided tours of the exhibition are offered on 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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