La Cathedral of Piacenza, begun in the 12th century, has always been a destination for the countless pilgrims passing along the Via Francigena. Over its more than a thousand years of existence, the Cathedral Chapter has collected a remarkable amount of assets. This is a vast heritage rich in testimonies from the Carolingian era to the present day: ancient manuscripts including the Master’s Book “Codice 65,” collections of ancient printed music and various Lombard parchments, liturgical objects in gold and silver, reliquaries, sacred vestments, plates and pitchers, works of painting and sculpture coming from the Cathedral. Included are the triptych by Serafino de’ Serafini from the 13th century and the Saint Jerome by Guido Reni, works by De Longe and Procaccini, as well as many stone fragments detached from the church walls. Also noted is a brandazza assignable to the 17th century, formerly used in Corpus Domini processions.
Information about the Capitular Museum of Sant’Antonino
Vicolo Chiostri di Sant’Antonino, 6,
29121 Piacenza (Piacenza)
0523320653
Source: MIBACT
