Metz Gold Court Museum: Faces of a Collection

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Metz, la cour d'or. Visages d'un musée. Paris, Éditions du Chêne/Hachette, 2011. Square in-4 format, publisher's hardcover with illustrated dust jacket (minor rubbing traces on paper jacket), 142 pp., numerous color illustrations in and out of text, bibliography. Fine copy. Founded in 1839, the Cour d'Or museums house fascinating collections of national and even European significance. These reflect the rich past of this territory, its inhabitants, and artists. The reader is invited on a journey through the ages, from Gallo-Roman antiquity to the 20th century, exploring the history of Metz and the Messin region. Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, and modern period—each major period of our civilization is highlighted through clear museographic presentation and chronology, showcasing eclectic works: sculptures, historical remains, paintings, and everyday objects. The work presents the wealth and diversity of masterpieces displayed in this exceptional cultural ensemble.