Located in the ambulatory of the Cathedral, the museum offers a significant overview of Valdostan art from the 13th to 18th centuries, combining pieces from the Cathedral’s rich treasure with artworks from various parishes of the Valley.
Among the most precious items is a Roman-era cameo set in a gold frame with stones and pearls from the 13th century, used as a chasuble buckle; among unique pieces, a consular diptych of Honorius, a testimony of late Roman art.
The Gothic sculptures are very important: among the oldest works is a carved wooden altar frontal from the 13th/14th century.
The collection of goldsmith works is very rich, featuring French Limoges art objects and precious silver reliquary busts engraved and set with crystals and stones. Exceptional pieces include the large reliquary chest of Saint Gratus, whose execution, initially entrusted to Guglielmo di Locana, was completed after his death by the Flemish Jean de Malines.
The museum also includes a collection of marble funerary sculptures, 15th-century works by the Valdostan artist Stefano Mossettaz.
Information about the Treasure Museum of the Aosta Cathedral
Piazza Giovanni XXIII,
11100 Aosta (Aosta Valley/Vallée d’Aoste)
016540251
artesacra@diocesidiaosta.191.it
www.diocesiaosta.it
weekdays 9:00/12:00 – 15:00/17:30 Sundays and holidays 15:00/17:30
Source: MIBACT
