Archeologie epigraphie — works of French museums

The Joconde database lists 629 notices of works categorized within the domain “Archeologie epigraphie” and preserved in “Museum of France” labeled museums. This number changes as collections digitization programs progress.

Some of the works of Archeologie epigraphie are digitized and available with images on DellArte. Entries without images contain complete textual information: title, artist, technique, creation period, dimensions, and preserving museum. Collection digitization continues each year.

Works of Archeologie epigraphie are preserved in many labeled museums, including major Parisian museums and provincial museums. Each work's record indicates the returning museum, facilitating planning for an in-person visit.

Use the search bar at the top of the page to find a work by its title, artist’s name, or technique. You can refine results by combining multiple terms. The search covers all notices of Archeologie epigraphie available in the Joconde database.

No. A large part of the collections of French museums are kept in reserve and are not permanently displayed. Only a fraction of works are shown in exhibition halls. Reserves are accessible upon request for research purposes, according to conditions set by each museum.

The textual data (title, author, technique, period, museum) are published under Open License v2.0 (Etalab) and can be freely reused, including for commercial purposes. The images are subject to specific rights depending on the work and museum.

The domain Archeologie epigraphie encompasses a wide variety of techniques and materials. Each work record specifies the technique used in the “Materials / Techniques” field. You can search for a specific technique via the search bar.

Use the DellArte contact page to report an error. Since the data comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, corrections at the source should be reported directly on data.culture.gouv.fr.

Yes. The Joconde database includes works from all eras, from Prehistory to contemporary creation. Collections from modern art museums, FRACs, and labeled art centers help enrich the domain Archeologie epigraphie with recent works.

All data originate from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, distributed via data.culture.gouv.fr under Open License v2.0 (Etalab). Records are provided by the preserving museums and validated by the Museum Service of France.