The Museum and Royal Wood of Capodimonte celebrates the day of the Annunciation by presenting the painting “The Annunciation” by Ludovico Carracci, on loan from the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna until June 15. This work, dating back to 1584, will be exhibited in room 6, alongside two other annunciations by Scipione Pulzone and Francesco Curia, both focused on the same iconographic theme.
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The meeting between works of art
According to the Director of the Museum Eike Schmidt, the loan of Carracci's work marks a further enrichment of Capodimonte's artistic offering, strengthening its ties with Italian and international cultural institutions. This initiative contributes to creating exhibitions with a streamlined and engaging format, suitable for the temporarily modified museum space.
The context of Carracci's Annunciation
Carracci's Annunciation depicts the Virgin Mary reading a prayer book, interrupted by the arrival of an angel who announces her divine incarnation. The simple setting, typical of a Bolognese residence of the time, shows a didactic approach, in line with the decrees of the Council of Trent, aimed at making the sacred comprehensible to every spectator.
Parallel works on display
Carracci's work is flanked by that of Scipione Pulzone, dated 1587, which places the Virgin in a spartan room that opens onto the view of the Gulf of Gaeta, and that of Francesco Curia, dated 1596-1597, inserted in a city portico, highlighting a possible stylistic link with Flemish artists known in Naples.
Article published on March 25, 2025 - 17pm
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The article talks about an interesting exhibition at the Capodimonte Museum, but I don't quite understand how these works are connected. The dates and details are helpful, but perhaps a little more explanation about what they represent would be better.