The Extraordinary Collection of the Baron de Salis
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This exhibition by the Libraries and 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. It ranges from medieval charters and manuscripts to engravings by Lorraine's greatest artists (Callot, Leclerc), along with beautiful incunabula, illustrated books, and archival documents. After a brief reminder of the context of the bequest, the exhibition describes the collector's practices and highlights the research of the Metz scholar. It concludes with the collection's finest treasures, including the illuminated manuscripts of the Livre de la Chasse 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. Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM until April 30th; from 2 PM to 7 PM from May 2nd onwards. Closed on public holidays. Guided tours available upon registration on Saturdays, March 15th, April 26th, and May 3rd.
Automatically translated from French.
Where does it take place?
Bibliothèques Médiathèques de Metz
Porte des Allemands
57000 Metz
France
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