Fondazione Banco Napoli unveils to the public the exhibition that explores the origins and evolution of the Baroque between Rome and Naples

On Thursday, April 10, at 17:XNUMX p.m., Palazzo Ricca, home of the Fondazione Banco Napoli, is preparing to host the exhibition “Genesis and becoming of the Baroque between Rome and Naples”. This event, curated by Francesco Petrucci and Don Gianni Citro, is the result of the synergy between the Fondazione Banco di Napoli and the Fondazione Meeting del Mare CREA (Culture, Religions and Art).

The vernissage promises to attract the attention of leading figures and protagonists of the cultural scene, including the President of the Foundation and the Director, together with the curators themselves.

A deep artistic bond

The exhibition aims to reveal the complex pictorial interaction that united the two artistic metropolises during the Baroque era. **”Many artists active in the city of the popes later moved to the viceroyalty”**, explain the curators, highlighting the lively exchange of styles and techniques between Rome and Naples. Renowned creatives such as Caravaggio and Ribera, shaped in the papal tradition, found in Naples not only a new stage, but a rich terrain to nurture their talent, creating an indelible cultural legacy. The selection of twenty paintings on display, coming from renowned institutions such as Palazzo Chigi and the Koelliker collection, offers a high-quality cross-section of the Roman and Neapolitan schools. **”An exhibition always arises from an interior and cultural emergency”**, Don Citro remarks, underlining his intent to rediscover forgotten works and stories that have shaped the artistic identity of both cities.

Rediscovery and valorization

President Abbamonte highlights the value of this initiative, calling it a unique opportunity to make generally little-known masterpieces accessible to the public and to provide a significant contribution to the field of artistic studies. The event does not limit itself to celebrating illustrious artists, but also proposes itself as a means to combat degradation and promote social integration through art. **"The grafting of these two ancient universes of power and civilization is the theme investigated by this exciting exhibition"**, is reported in the press release, a clear invitation to reflect on the cultural continuity that has linked Rome and Naples over the centuries.

A Journey into the Baroque

The exhibition will be an adventure that will guide visitors through the tensions and synergies of Baroque painting, opening a dialogue that embraces centuries of creativity. **"In this exhibition, it is clearly legible what we want to understand as the Genesis of the Baroque between Rome and Naples"**, says Don Citro, drawing attention to universal themes such as the struggle between tenebrism and luminism, as well as the aesthetic dilemmas that have characterized Baroque art. With its rich and varied cultural proposal, the exhibition promises to be an unmissable event, capable of fascinating art lovers and stimulating a reflection on our collective artistic heritage.