Guided tour of the special exhibition: The Rupertus Cross. An icon of medieval treasure art

The guided tour of the special exhibition focuses on the Rupertus Cross, one of the most significant art treasures of the Salzburg Cathedral Museum. The fire-gilded copper cross with glass pastes and poplar wood core from the second half of the 8th century is considered the largest surviving metal cross of the Early Middle Ages and ranks among the outstanding works of European art history. As a symbol of the Christian beginnings of Salzburg, it is closely associated with the founding saint Rupert.

The tour highlights current research findings, including scientific analyses such as X-ray examinations, as well as the methods of modern monument conservation. It also addresses the restoration work carried out in 1963. The exhibition offers the opportunity to explore the art-historical significance of the cross and its role as cultural heritage.