Musée Magnin

Dijon


In 1938, art collectors Jeanne and Maurice Magnin turned their historic townhouse over to the state to display, in perpetuity, the excellent collection they had amassed over a period of 55 years. Works include fine examples of the Italian Renaissance, and Flemish and medieval painting.


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