The Renaissance masterpieces Baron Ferdinand Rothschild gifted to the British Museum in 1898
In short: Discover the history of the Waddesdon Bequest, a collection of intricate medieval and Renaissance treasures. This video celebrates the collection's new gallery space, featuring insights from prominent figures including Grayson Perry, Edmund de Waal, and members of the Rothschild family.
The Waddesdon Bequest consists of exceptionally fine masterpieces originally assembled at Waddesdon Manor. Baron Ferdinand Rothschild bequeathed these items to the British Museum in 1898, ensuring their preservation for the public.
The collection's recent redisplay in a new gallery was supported by The Rothschild Foundation and includes contributions from Neil MacGregor, Jacob Rothschild, and Hannah Rothschild, alongside artists Grayson Perry and Edmund de Waal.
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