Musée national du Moyen Age : the Cluny thermae

In the heart of the Latin Quarter, the
mansion of the Cluny Order abbots houses
the rich collections of the National
Museum of the Middle Age. Built in the
late fifteenth century, this elegant building
leans against remarkably well-preserved
roman baths. The perfect harmony between
the monuments and the collections is one
of the charms of this museum located in a
medieval-style garden.
Formerly the collection of connoisseur
Alexandre Du Sommerard, it became an
art and history museum in 1843. Presently,
through its sculptures from major historic
building sites of Paris, precious tapestries,
and devotional objects, the museum
illustrates a thousand years of European
culture.
World-famous masterpieces, like The Lady
with the Unicom or Emperor Henry Il's
altar front from the Basel cathedral, are
displayed together with more humble
pieces that express medieval techniques
and lifestyles.

Product details

• Authors: Viviane Huchard
• Publisher: RMN-Grand Palais
• Languages: French
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2003
• EAN: 9782711846443
• ISBN: 978-2-7118-4644-3
• No. of pages: 127
• Dimensions: 230 mm x 290 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 635 g
• Series: Album; Albums des Musees Nationaux; ALBUM
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history