Palace of Capodimonte
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The Royal Palace of Capodimonte is a large palazzo in Naples, Italy. It was formerly the summer residence and hunting lodge of the Bourbon kings of the Two Sicilies, one of the two royal palaces in Na
Royal Palace of Capodimonte façade
Façade or Elevation of the Royal Palace designed for the Villa of Capo di Monte, 1738, signed by Giovanni Antonio de Medrano (bottom left). Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France, département Arsenal
Farnese Collection
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The Farnese Collection is one of the first collections of artistic items from Greco-Roman antiquity. It includes some of the most influential classical works, including the sculptures that were part o
Palace of Capodimonte
…National Museum of Capodimonte. This has the best collection of paintings from the distinct tradition of Neapolitan art, and also many works from the Farnese Collection. The palace was constructed on its somewhat cooler hilltop location (Capodimonte means "top of the hill") just outside the city, with urban Naples…
The Farnese Hercules at the Naples National Archaeological Museum
Apollo seated with lyre. Porphyry and marble, 2nd century AD. Farnese collection, National Archaeological Museum, Naples
Nike, 2nd-3rd century, in the Naples National Archeological Museum. Photo by Paolo Monti, 1969
Farnese Hermes in the British Museum