Schatzkammer in der Residenz München (Treasury in the Residence Munich)
The world-famous collection of jewels and goldsmith's works, enamel, crystal and ivory works in the Munich Residenz, which today numbers over 1,200 individual pieces, is the result of a centuries-long passion for collecting on the part of the Bavarian rulers. It was founded in 1565 by Duke Albrecht V., who stipulated in his will that particularly valuable "hereditary and household items" were to be combined to form an inalienable treasure fund.The collection, which is one of the most important in Europe, shows in 10 rooms in particular creations of European goldsmith's art from nine centuries: Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages (Arnulf ciborium around 890, Gisela cross after 1006, crown of an English queen around 1370/80), Late Gothic and Renaissance with outstanding works such as the statuette of the knight St. George (1586-1641) up to Baroque and Classicism. In between are ecclesiastical art, orders and insignia and masterpieces of handicrafts grouped according to materials, as well as tableware and toilet sets by important masters of Nuremberg and Augsburg goldsmithing. The last room shows exotic arts and crafts.
Last edited on 08.02.2024