Closure of the Grand Curtius on 1, 2 and 11 November 2026

Please note that the Grand Curtius will be closed on 1, 2 and 11 November.

This time of year, traditionally associated with remembrance and reflection, resonates with many of the works held in our collections. Among them, the remarkable funerary monuments, religious sculptures, depictions of saints and devotional objects bear witness to the ways in which societies, over the centuries, have honoured the memory of the departed and explored their relationship with life, death and the passing on of traditions.

The autumn holidays are the perfect opportunity to rediscover these treasures of Liège’s heritage and to explore the many facets of our history, beliefs and traditions.

Among the many works evoking remembrance, contemplation and spirituality, do not miss the tombstone of Arnould de Berlo and his wife Marie de Coutreau, a remarkable example of Renaissance funerary art in Liège. Carved from black Saint-Remy marble between 1538 and 1555, this imposing tombstone depicts the couple in their eternal rest. At their feet are the coats of arms of the various estates they owned, a reminder of this family’s status and influence in the Principality of Liège.

On display on the ground floor of the museum

You can also admire the delicate *Christ in the Tomb, Adored by Two Angels*, a work by the Liège sculptor Jean-Henry Gathy. Created in 1785, this Baroque-inspired composition depicts Christ lying on his tomb, tenderly watched over by two angels. This work serves as the preparatory model for a piece in biscuit porcelain and bears witness to the artistic and religious sensibility that characterised Liège’s artistic output in the late 18th century.

On display on the 2nd floor of the museum, in the Baroque – Jean del Cour gallery

We look forward to welcoming you back to our museum soon:

• to the exhibition ‘When Paganini Meets Ysaÿe: The Devils’ Violins’

Photo copyright: City of Liège – Grand Curtius