The Extraordinary Collection of Baron de Salis
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This exhibition by the Libraries and Media Libraries of 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 renowned Lorraine artists such as Callot and Leclerc, as well as beautiful incunabula, illustrated books, and archival documents.
The exhibition not only recounts the context of the bequest but also describes the practices of the collector and highlights the research of the learned man from Metz. It culminates with the most beautiful treasures of the collection, notably the illuminations from the Missal by Jean Colombe.
It 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, for all audiences.
Dates: from March 1 to May 18, 2025.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM until April 30; from 2 PM to 7 PM from May 2 onwards. Closed on public holidays.
Guided tours available with 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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