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

The special exhibition presents the Rupertus Cross, one of the most significant art treasures of the Salzburg Cathedral Museum. Crafted from fire-gilded copper, glass pastes, and poplar wood, the cross dates back to the second half of the 8th century and is considered the largest surviving metal cross from the Early Middle Ages. As a masterpiece of European art history, it is closely associated with St. Rupert, the founding saint, and symbolizes the Christian beginnings as well as the rise of Salzburg.

The curator-led tour provides current research findings and modern examination methods that yield new insights into the exhibit. Additionally, a comparison is drawn to the 1963 restoration, and today's approaches to monument preservation are explained. The tour offers in-depth insights into the art-historical significance and the technological research of this unique object.