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Precious metals, exotic materials and the creativity of mankind are
in focus when luxurious objects from the time of Sweden's greatest
power finally can be exhibited. This is an exhibition full of eye-catching
objects but the baroque luxury is not only frivolity and splendour,
it brings the establishment into focus.
Läckö is the natural choice since Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie
was a man of wealth and splendour and is considered to be the one
who brought luxury to Sweden.
The treasury at Läckö proves that an astonishing amount
of the riches of the 17th century are preserved due to the peaceful
history of Sweden.
The exhibition is dominated by artifacts but there is a wide range
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Grape- and nautilus goblets, are surrounded by silver dishes and pots.
Here you can find the colourful Urbino 'fajan' set of Queen Kristina
and miniature portraits of Magnus De la Gardie. Amber boxes are glowing
next to the De la Gardie turtle set and brittle Venetian glasses.
The Läckö Castle Treasury has been rendered possible by
a substantial donation from Sparbanksstiftelsen Lidköping and
a loan from the government collections of Nationalmuseum.
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makes the Läckö Castle Treasury one of the exhibitions with
the largest amount of objects of its kind.
It is produced by Nationalmuseum in cooperation with the Foundation
of Läckö Castle and Statens Fastighetsverk and is one of
the permanent exhibitions of the castle.
Photo: Erik Cornelius |
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