The Extraordinary Collection of Baron de Salis
This exhibition at the Bibliothèques Médiathèques of Metz showcases the extraordinary richness of the collection gathered by Baron Louis-Numa de Salis, bequested to the City of Metz in 1892. It spans from medieval charters and manuscripts to engravings by renowned Lorraine artists (Callot, Leclerc), including beautiful incunabula, illustrated books, and archival documents.
The exhibition focuses on detailing the collector's practices while highlighting the research of the learned scholar from Metz, and concludes with the most exquisite treasures of the collection, featuring illuminations from the "Livre de Chœur" by Jean Colombe.
The exhibition also includes special 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. Opening times: 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 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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