Crown – A heritage that unites
Support phase II of the groundbreaking research project!
Become part of the Crown project and support our endeavour to successfully complete this exciting and complex research project and share the results with the world. Every contribution is of crucial importance in realising this special project.
Phase I – There is a secret behind every gemstone
Thanks to your support in Phase I of the Crown project, we have already been able to examine the Imperial Crown using state-of-the-art technology and scientific expertise and gain exciting insights:
- With the help of 3D digital microscopy, an incredible 30,000 images of the crown were created.
- The entire gemstone setting was researched, revealing previously unknown details about the use of ancient gems and precious stones, their origins and production techniques.
- The research was carried out in co-operation with renowned institutions in Germany, France, and Italy, which significantly deepened our knowledge of the crown.
These advances allow us to re-evaluate the symbolic meaning of the crown and to better understand the sophisticated craftsmanship of the time.
Curious about more detailed images of the Imperial Crown?
Take an exclusive look at the fascinating details of the Imperial Crown. Watch a short video to discover the master craftsmanship and hidden stories that have come to light as part of the Crown project.
Phase II – The next steps towards completion
Dr Franz Kirchweger, curator of medieval art at the Kunstkammer and Imperial Treasury and head of the Imperial Crown research group, tells us what the next steps in the Crown project are and what they mean for the public..
The first phase of the Crown project has delivered impressive findings. What are the priorities in the second phase?
In Phase II, we are focusing on the comprehensive presentation and communication of the findings on the Imperial Crown, which are to be prepared not only for experts but also for the general public. This includes creating a 3D model of the crown using the existing digital images – a milestone for the presentation and communication of this historical jewel.
What new possibilities arise from the extensive collection of digital images of the crown?
With the help of these images, we can visualise details that are not visible to the naked eye. It opens up a new form of accessibility: Visitors and researchers worldwide will be able to experience the crown closer than ever before without jeopardizing the original.
What does the planned redesign of the exhibition space mean for the Crown project?
The redesign is an important step towards emphasising the history, significance, and use of the imperial crown in the museum experience. The new exhibition space is intended to unite the cultural heritage and scientific findings and make it possible to experience the crown as one of the most important symbols of European history.
Why donate again to the Crown project?
In Phase II, we would like to make the results available to all interested parties both digitally and in the form of a publication.
We currently still need 80,000 euros.
Ihre Spende lohnt sich doppelt!
Ihre Spende hat einen unschätzbaren Wert für die Geschichtswissenschaft und Kunstgeschichte. Doch auch für Sie persönlich soll es eine Belohnung geben. Werden Sie Teil des Crown-Projekts und unterstützen Sie unser Vorhaben, diese spannende und komplexe Forschungsaufgabe abzuschließen und die Ergebnisse mit der Welt zu teilen.
- Ab 150 Euro Einladung zum Spendenempfang
- Ab 500 Euro Einladung zu einem exklusiven Vortrag mit Kurator Franz Kirchweger
- Ab 1.500 Euro Exklusiv-Führung durch die Kaiserliche Schatzkammer
Information
For more information, please contact
Hannah Mingers, BA, BSc.
T +43 1 525 24 – 4038
spenden@khm.at
www.khm.at/en/give-and-join/
Kontakt
Gerne beraten wir Sie persönlich!
Hannah Mingers, BA, BSc.
+43 1 52524 - 4038
spenden@khm.at
www.khm.at/unterstuetzen
Mit freundlicher Unterstützung von
International Friends of the Kunsthistorisches Museum
