Glorious Splendor: Treasures of Early Christian Art

Christian art borrowed heavily from non-Christian traditions in terms of its techniques, media, style and iconography. Glorious Splendor traces these continuities through the most remarkable objects of the period: precious stones, metals and jewelry. The exhibition will feature some 30 masterpieces of Late Roman art.

Drawing on private collections and TMA’s holdings, this exhibition will captivate viewers with its glittering gold and silver, stunning oversize carved garnets and rubies and dazzling rings and necklaces. 

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.       

Image:Byzantine, Gold Openwork Bracelet Set with Gems and Pearls, 6th century AD, 10.5 x 10 x 4.5 cm. weight: 239.6 g , Private Collection, North America