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Exhibition Early Altarpieces (12th-early 15th century) - A presentation of sacred art

from April 10, 2009 to July 6, 2009

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Image: Retable dit de Carrières Annonciation Ile de France, milieu du XIIe siècle Pierre polychromée musée du Louvre, département des Sculptures, inv. RF 1612

Although central to Christian liturgical decoration, altarpieces did not emerge until the 12th century.

The exhibition recalls the origins of the genre and follows its evolution up to the early 15th century, when altarpieces assumed their more familiar forms.

Organized by: Pierre-Yves Le Pogam, département des Sculptures, musée du Louvre.

Practical information

Place

Richelieu Wing.

Hours
Open daily except Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and until 10 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Admission fees
€9 ; €6 after 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.

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