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:
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With the help of 3D digital microscopy, an incredible 30,000 images of the crown were created.
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The entire gemstone setting was researched, revealing previously unknown details about the use of ancient gems and precious stones, their origins and production techniques.
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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.
Find out more about the research project:
Projekt Reichskrone
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.
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.
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.
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.
Become part of the Crown project and support our endeavour to complete this exciting and complex research project and share the results with the world.
We are happy to advise you personally!
Mag. Anna-Gabriella Dixon
spenden@khm.at