15.10.2024, 18:46
Gold of Byzantium: rare treasures were brought to Moscow
Source: OREANDA-NEWS
OREANDA-NEWS The exhibition "Byzantine Symphony" has opened in the Museum of the International Numismatic Club. Treasures of the earth and heaven." The large–scale exhibition includes ancient coins, decorative art objects, miniature stone carvings, artistic metal, paintings, architectural details and archaeological finds.
"The exhibition "Byzantine Symphony. Treasures of the Earth and Heaven" is the result of cooperation with the Hermitage, the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, the State Historical Museum, the Russian Museum, the Tretyakov Gallery, the Novgorod State Museum–Reserve, the Museum of Christian Culture and the best private collections. There has never been such a large-scale project in Russia that would combine the collections of large state museums and private collections," the press service of the Museum of the International Numismatic Club reported.
The central exhibit is the gold medal of Prince Oleg Mikhail of Tmutarakan, who was in close business relations with the Byzantine court. Another unique artifact is a miniature depicting Christ Pantocrator, created in the XI century in Constantinople.
As explained in the museum, this work of art is kept in the Tretyakov Gallery and, due to sensitivity to light, has never been exhibited before. It will also stay for a limited amount of time at the Byzantine Symphony exhibition.
"The role of Byzantium in the cultural development of Ancient Russia was enormous. With the Christianization, hundreds of translated books were brought to Russia, and the skills of stone construction were borrowed. One important source of influence on ancient Russian culture was banknotes," said Olga Lyubimova, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation.
The exposition is equipped with interactive and multimedia technologies. The showcases are complemented by digital tablets with information about each item.
"This is the fourth joint project for the Numismatics Museum with the leading cultural centers of the country. And every time we strive to open access to knowledge to everyone. And numismatics is the universal key to understanding bygone eras. The central place in the exhibition is devoted to a unique collection of Byzantine coins. Of the 500 exhibits, exactly half are coins from the collections of the State Hermitage Museum, as well as my private collection," explained Vagit Alekperov, founder of the Museum of the International Numismatic Club.
Alexey Levykin, General Director of the State Historical Museum, stressed that a very high level of partnership is needed to organize such an exhibition, which unites state museums and private collections. "For us, participation in the project of the International Numismatic Club is very important and significant," he added.
The exhibition features eight works from the Russian Museum. "It is amazing that the images of Christ, the Virgin and saints depicted on our relief stone icons echo the images of Byzantine coins, and sometimes they do not just echo, but directly repeat," said Alla Manilova, General Director of the Russian Museum.
"The exhibition "Byzantine Symphony. Treasures of the Earth and Heaven" is the result of cooperation with the Hermitage, the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, the State Historical Museum, the Russian Museum, the Tretyakov Gallery, the Novgorod State Museum–Reserve, the Museum of Christian Culture and the best private collections. There has never been such a large-scale project in Russia that would combine the collections of large state museums and private collections," the press service of the Museum of the International Numismatic Club reported.
The central exhibit is the gold medal of Prince Oleg Mikhail of Tmutarakan, who was in close business relations with the Byzantine court. Another unique artifact is a miniature depicting Christ Pantocrator, created in the XI century in Constantinople.
As explained in the museum, this work of art is kept in the Tretyakov Gallery and, due to sensitivity to light, has never been exhibited before. It will also stay for a limited amount of time at the Byzantine Symphony exhibition.
"The role of Byzantium in the cultural development of Ancient Russia was enormous. With the Christianization, hundreds of translated books were brought to Russia, and the skills of stone construction were borrowed. One important source of influence on ancient Russian culture was banknotes," said Olga Lyubimova, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation.
The exposition is equipped with interactive and multimedia technologies. The showcases are complemented by digital tablets with information about each item.
"This is the fourth joint project for the Numismatics Museum with the leading cultural centers of the country. And every time we strive to open access to knowledge to everyone. And numismatics is the universal key to understanding bygone eras. The central place in the exhibition is devoted to a unique collection of Byzantine coins. Of the 500 exhibits, exactly half are coins from the collections of the State Hermitage Museum, as well as my private collection," explained Vagit Alekperov, founder of the Museum of the International Numismatic Club.
Alexey Levykin, General Director of the State Historical Museum, stressed that a very high level of partnership is needed to organize such an exhibition, which unites state museums and private collections. "For us, participation in the project of the International Numismatic Club is very important and significant," he added.
The exhibition features eight works from the Russian Museum. "It is amazing that the images of Christ, the Virgin and saints depicted on our relief stone icons echo the images of Byzantine coins, and sometimes they do not just echo, but directly repeat," said Alla Manilova, General Director of the Russian Museum.
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