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Exhibition

Medieval Treasures from the Glencairn Museum

The Flight into Egypt (detail), from the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis, around 1145, made in France. On loan from Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

When

Jun 24, 2022 – Mar 31, 2024

Where

Gallery 307

About

Experience our medieval collections like never before alongside exquisite treasures from Glencairn Museum. Located in Bryn Athyn, just north of Philadelphia, Glencairn houses exceptional works of medieval art and architecture. During their renovation, explore selected works on loan from their collection.

Highlights from this special installation include Spanish ivories, architectural sculpture from southern France, and a celebrated stained-glass panel from the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis outside Paris. Explore the fascinating stories and artistic processes behind these artworks, and discover connections to the permanent works on view in our medieval galleries.

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Curators

Jack Hinton, Henry P. McIlhenny Curator of European Decorative Arts & Sculpture

Sponsors

Medieval Treasures from the Glencairn Museum is generously supported by Mark and Robin Rubenstein.

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