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Detail of the Cross of Desiderius, Lombard goldsmithing with stones and cameos, Santa Giulia Museum Brescia

Cross of Desiderius: Masterpiece of Lombard Goldsmithing in Brescia

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File Name

21445_0317

Caption

Brescia, "Santa Giulia, Museum of the City" (Unesco site since 2011), Church of Santa Maria in Solario: the Cross of Desiderius, adorned with stones, cameos and coloured glasses. High example of Lombard goldsmiths, end of the 8th century. Detail.

City

Brescia (BS)

Location

Santa Giulia, Museo della Città

Keywords

World Heritage Site - Brescia - Brixia - Cameo - Cross - Lombard Age - Jewellery - Jewel - The Longobards - Italy - Lombardy - Museum - Goldsmith's art - Patrimonio Mondiale dell'Umanità - Stone - History - UNESCO - Glass