This web has been created to complement the exhibition 'Aureum opus: Five Centuries of Illustrated Books' which is open to the public in the Frederic Marès Museum in Barcelona, from 12th April 2000. The content of the virtual exhibition is not exactly the same as that which can be seen in the museum, although it is obviously similar as regards the basic concept of museography and the choice of works. After enjoying a preliminary tour via this web, we would therefore recommend people to go and see the exhibition in person.

The virtual exhibition is part of a research project on heritage, museums and digital resources which is currently being carried out by the 'Oliba Group' of the Department of Humanities and Philology of the Open University of Catalunya, together with other museums and institutions in Catalunya and the Balearic Islands.