Diocesan Museum and Codex of Corigliano-Rossano, Diocesan museum in Corigliano-Rossano, Italy.
The Diocesan Museum and Codex of Corigliano-Rossano is an art museum housed in the former Archbishop's residence with religious artworks spanning several centuries. The exhibition spaces display paintings, sculptures, liturgical objects, and manuscripts that document the artistic and craft traditions of the region.
Archbishop Giovanni Rizzo founded the institution in 1952, initially storing its collection in restored rooms within the cathedral sacristy. As the holdings grew, the collection relocated to the larger spaces of the former Archbishop's residence where it remains today.
The museum's name changed in 2016 from Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art to Diocesan Museum and Codex, with a new logo by conservator Michele Abastante, who also co-wrote the exhibit captions and the Codex introduction video. The display includes virtual applications and touch-screens for deeper study of the Codex and other works.
Exploring the exhibition spaces properly takes time to read information and examine the artworks and manuscripts carefully. Comfortable footwear is recommended, and visitors should allow several hours to view the collection at a relaxed pace.
The collection contains the Codex Purpureus Rossanensis, a 6th-century manuscript with hand-painted illustrations on purple-dyed parchment that stands as one of the oldest surviving Gospel books. This rare work was recognized by UNESCO and inscribed on the Memory of the World register.
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