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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

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

Exhibition

Medieval Treasures from the Glencairn Museum

June 24, 2022–March 31, 2024

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

    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

  • Malchus Seized in Ephesus While Attempting to Buy Bread with an Ancient Coin, from the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Rouen, around 1200–1203, made in France. On loan from Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

    Malchus Seized in Ephesus While Attempting to Buy Bread with an Ancient Coin, from the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Rouen, around 1200–1203, made in France. On loan from Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

  • Capital with Flowers, Interlaced Vines, and Tangled Figures, from the Cloister of the Monastery of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Hérault, 1175–1200, made in France. On loan from Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

    Capital with Flowers, Interlaced Vines, and Tangled Figures, from the Cloister of the Monastery of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Hérault, 1175–1200, made in France. On loan from Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

  • Head of a King, 1125–35, attributed to Gislebertus (French, active around 1120–40). On loan from Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

    Head of a King, 1125–35, attributed to Gislebertus (French, active around 1120–40). On loan from Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

  • Box with Scenes from the Book of Kings, around 1000, made in Northern Spain. On loan from Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

    Box with Scenes from the Book of Kings, around 1000, made in Northern Spain. On loan from Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

    • Sponsors

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

    Curators

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

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