Prelude to the bicentenary of Val Saint-Lambert
Discover the object of the month for December 2025, dedicated to Val Saint-Lambert.
The painter and the poet
Discover the object of the month for November 2025. Renée Brock (1912–1980), a poet with a dense and powerful style, boldly tackled feminist and intimate themes, while running a literary circle in Tilff. Her artistic sensibility resonated with that of the painter Corneille, who used the same pictorial technique, finding sensitivity in the intensity of detail.
Rossini's Cane
Discover the object of the month for October 2025. Given by the sculptor James Pradier to his friend Gioachino Rossini, this cane is a symbol of elegance and refinement, reflecting the talent of Pradier (1790-1852), famous for his precious and delicate creations in the 19th century.
The Risen Christ – Terracotta bozzetto
Instead of sketching, some sculptors prefer a more instinctive approach of modelling directly with clay or wax. Even before the final work, they create bozzetti, which are three dimensional models that give life to their vision. Discover this exceptional work by Jean Del Cour.
The Mauser 1935 rifle belonging to Liège Resistant Walthère
Discover the rifle that belonged to Liège resistant Walthère Dewé.
PIERRE KROLL AND RUDY ETIENNE “ON FIRE!”
Following the travelling exhibition “On Fire” that both the Liehrmann Gallery and the Opéra Royal de Wallonie hosted, the Liège Heritage Fund acquired two works signed by Belgian artists.
Art Deco in ceramics
Object of the month. Art Deco ceramics on display in our Decorative Arts Department.
TWO BRITISH SABERS FROM SARGANT AND SON
Discover the fascinating history of the two infantry sabres produced by Sargant and Son, supplier to the British East Indies Company (BEIC).
Calvaries with instruments of the Passion
These two calvaries with instruments of the Passion come from the Religious Art and Mosan Art Department. Under a globe, the first displays the instruments of Christ's martyrdom above His remains lying on the shroud. In a bottle, the second shows paper effigies of the Virgin Mary and Saint John at the foot of the crucified Christ.
Double ornate oil lamp for indoor use
This remarkable lamp graced living rooms, dining rooms and offices in England and the USA during three quarters of the 19th century.