(October 7th 2016) A German museum presents the most prestigious and significant works of Neapolitan Baroque painting, for the first time. Museum of Arts and Natural Sciences in Wiesbaden (Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 2) will host the exhibition ” Heirs of Caravaggio – The Baroque in Naples” (from October 14th to February12nd). The exhibition enjoys the patronage of Hesse Volker Bouffier ‘s President , and of Embassy of the Italian Republic in Berlin and will be officially presented to the German and Italian press onTuesday, October 11th at Museum of Wiesbaden in the presence of S.E. Ambassador Pietro Benassi. On wednesday, October 13th, is the day of the official opening. In addition to Maurizio Canfora (Frankfurt Consul General), even Valeria Fascione (Councillor for Innovation of Campania Region), will attend. An ambitious project supported from the very ‘beginning by Frankfurt Consulate General who facilitated contacts with major Italian museums present at the exhibition. The Capodimonte Museum of Napleshas strongly contributed to the realization of the exhibition with the loan of 18 works from the museum’s permanent collection. Alitalia and Alfa Romeo will be Italian sponsors of the exhibition. (Red)
