The exhibition "The Forgotten Collection. The Nativity Scene of the Barons of Donato di Sant'Eframo Vecchio," held at Villa di Donato, opens on December 2, 2024, and will run until December 8. The exhibition will be open daily from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, offering the public the opportunity to discover artifacts that have shaped important displays from the mid-19th to the late 20th century.
### Research and Collaborations
The historical research was carried out mainly at the State Archives of Naples and was curated by historian and archaeologist Rossana Di Poce. The project received the support of the Fondazione Banco di Napoli and the Campania Region. Numerous organizations sponsored the event, including the Municipality of Naples, the Federico II University and the FAI.
### The Exhibition and the Collection
The artist Marco Abbamondi curated the installation, integrated into the eighteenth-century halls of Villa di Donato. The exhibition presents to the public the collection of Shepherds from the 600th and 700th centuries, originally belonging to the Barons of Donato. This collection, until now hidden, represents a significant piece of the Neapolitan artistic tradition. The collection includes works by illustrious artists such as Gori, Sanmartino, and Mosca. These artisans created detailed scenes of country life, enriched with animals and characters typical of the period, immortalizing a realistic cross-section of historic Naples and its surroundings.
### Visit and Participation Details
The collateral activities, such as guided tours, conferences and educational tours, will be free but with mandatory reservation. The guided tours will take place in sessions of an hour and a half with a maximum of 15 participants per shift. Only the concert on December 2 will be subject to a fee. For further details and reservations, you can contact the organization via the address reservations@villadidonato.it.
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The exhibition looks very interesting and I am curious to see Pastori's collection. I hope that many people will attend, although it is a pity that only the concert is paid.