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The Cross of Desiderius, masterpiece of Lombard goldsmiths from the 8th century, Santa Giulia Museum Brescia

The Cross of Desiderius: Masterpiece of Lombard Goldsmiths in Brescia

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File Name

21445_0302

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.

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