Starting on November 8th with 'Beauty at Court, ' a series of free guided tours (included in the ticket) for adults and educational paths for children and their families proposed by the Capodimonte Museum on the occasion of the opening of the Masterpieces room that houses eighteen iconic works from the historical collections - from Titian to Caravaggio, from Parmigianino to Warhol - all recently returned from long loans.
Each appointment will offer a different in-depth exploration, divided into thematic sections, with the aim of presenting the choices made for the new layout of room 62.
Reservation is mandatory and can be made by writing to:
mu-cap.accoglienza.capodimonte@cultura.gov.it (wait for the confirmation email with instructions for the appointment). The opening of reservations, to allow the greatest number of visitors to participate, will be announced through the museum's social channels.
For further information: Museum and Royal Wood of Capodimonte Reception Office: 081 7499130
GUIDED TOURS CALENDAR FOR ADULTS
Duration 45 minutes
November 8, 2024, 5:00 PM
Beauty at court!
A splendid overview of some of the famous portraits belonging to the Farnese family; we will discover the hidden loves of Cardinal Alessandro, concealed in the myth of Danae by Titian, the mysterious beauty of Antea, and the precious stoicism of Lucrezia, famous works by Parmigianino.
November 22, 2024, 5:00 PM
Color beyond form: Titian and the portraits of the Farnese family
Arriving in Rome in 1545, the mature artist manages to convince the masses with his strokes of color, emphasizing that nature is made of light and color, not just form.
December 10, 2024, 11:00 AM
Naples is a thousand cultures: Caravaggio and Warhol in comparison
Contemporary icons, about four centuries apart, these geniuses interpret nature and society of their time, placing man at the center of their studies, the apex of passions, sufferings, and frustrations.
December 27, 2024, 5:00 PM
From myth to history, the Farnese searching for their origins.
This appointment aims to focus on the passion and archaeological research, mythology, carried out by the Farnese; reflections include the Farnese box, the portrait of Giulio Clovio, and the Hercules at the Crossroads.
January 10, 2025, 5:00 PM
Holy women and young heroines, the strength of lightness
Naples, in the first half of the seventeenth century, assimilates the Caravaggesque lesson, but, like a betrayed lover, generates a version that becomes colorful and passionate in Artemisia Gentileschi, domestic and seductive, in the embellished versions of Guarino and Bernardo Cavallino.
January 24, 2025, 5:00 PM
Learning portrait painting, how masterpieces are born
From Bernardo de Rossi, passing through Pacioli and El Soplón, we will have a close encounter on the ways to interpret portraiture, from classical mimesis to the new concepts of contemporary renaissance.
EDUCATIONAL PATHS CALENDAR FOR CHILDREN AGED 7 TO 11 AND FAMILIES
Total duration approximately 2 hours: educational path and piano experience
-Saturday, November 23, 11:00 AM
-Saturday, December 21, 11:00 AM
The path will focus on Greek myths, delving into masterpieces such as Titian's Danae, the figure of Hercules represented both in Annibale Carracci's Hercules at the Crossroads and on the Farnese box. Children will also have the opportunity to play the piano accompanied by Maestro Rosario Ruggiero. At the end, they will receive a copy of the comic book drawn by Lorenzo Ghetti, set at the Capodimonte Museum and Royal Wood, created as part of the 'Comics at the Museum' initiative.
