Painting in Naples after Caravaggio. The 17th Century in the De Vito Foundation Collection
Thirty-nine masterpieces of the Neapolitan 17th century at the Fortino in Forte dei Marmi
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A Golden Age of Italian Painting
For six months, from March 27 to September 27, 2026, the Fortino Pietro Leopoldo I in Forte dei Marmi, Versilia, becomes the venue for one of the most anticipated ancient art exhibitions of the Tuscan season. "Painting in Naples after Caravaggio. The 17th Century in the De Vito Foundation Collection" brings together thirty-nine paintings that recount one of the most fertile periods in Italian art history: the great Neapolitan 17th century.
Caravaggio's Legacy in Naples
The exhibition's central theme is the revolutionary impact that Caravaggio's stay in Naples, between 1606 and 1610, had on local painting. The Lombard master's lessons—naturalism, strong light and shadow contrasts, and the humanity of his subjects—were adopted and reinterpreted by a generation of artists who turned Naples into a European capital of Baroque painting. The exhibition follows this trajectory through works by Battistello Caracciolo, Jusepe de Ribera, Bernardo Cavallino, Mattia Preti, and Luca Giordano, with a special focus on the genre of Neapolitan still life.
The De Vito Collection
The paintings come from the Giuseppe and Margaret De Vito Foundation, one of the most important private collections dedicated to the Neapolitan 17th century, born from the passion and research of scholar Giuseppe De Vito. The exhibition is curated by art historian Nadia Bastogi, a specialist in 17th-century painting, and is accompanied by a catalogue published by Pacini Fazzi.
The Fortino, a New Cultural Hub in Versilia
The initiative confirms the vocation of the Forte dei Marmi municipality, in the Province of Lucca, as a center of cultural excellence on the Tuscan coast. Promoted by the Villa Bertelli Foundation together with the municipal administration, the exhibition follows the success of "The Egyptians and the Gifts of the Nile," the exhibition created with the Museo Egizio of Turin, which in 2024-2025 attracted thousands of visitors to the same Fortino overlooking Piazza Garibaldi. The Fortino Leopoldino, an 18th-century historic building in the heart of the town, offers an evocative setting just steps from the sea for an immersion into the great Neapolitan 17th century.
Painting in Naples after Caravaggio — edition 2026
The exhibition remains open for six months, from March 27 to September 27, 2026, at the Fortino in Forte dei Marmi. 39 works from the Giuseppe and Margaret De Vito Foundation collection are on display, dedicated to 17th-century Neapolitan painting. The layout guides the visitor through the naturalistic revolution triggered by Caravaggio and the subsequent Baroque development.
Programme Painting in Naples after Caravaggio 2026
The Exhibition Path
The exhibition brings together 39 masterpieces of the Neapolitan 17th century from the Giuseppe and Margaret De Vito Foundation collection, structured around the figure of Caravaggio and his legacy. Among the works highlighted by critics:
- Mattia Preti — Deposition
- Luca Giordano — Tavern Scene
- Jusepe de Ribera — Saint Anthony Abbot
- Works by Battistello Caracciolo and Bernardo Cavallino
- A section dedicated to Neapolitan still life
Opening Hours
Hours vary over the six-month period:
- March 27 – May: closed Mondays; weekday afternoon openings and continuous hours on weekends.
- June: closed Mondays; morning 10:00-13:00 and afternoon 15:30-19:30, with extended hours on weekends.
- July – August: extended summer hours 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-23:00, with guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays.
- September 1 – 27: closed Mondays, hours similar to spring.
Guided Tours
Guided tours lasting approximately one hour, for a maximum of 25 people, by reservation ([email protected]). The space is accessible to people with disabilities and is air-conditioned.
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Location
Fortino Pietro Leopoldo I, Piazza Garibaldi 9A, 55042 Forte dei Marmi (LU), Tuscany. The building is located in the town center, just a short walk from the sea and the pier.
How to get there
By train: Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta station, then bus or taxi. By car: A12 Genoa-Livorno motorway, Versilia exit. By plane: Pisa airport, approximately 40 km away.
Opening Hours
Hours vary by season, with extended openings until 11:00 PM in July and August and closures on Mondays for most of the period. We recommend checking the updated schedule on the official website before your visit.
Tickets and Guided Tours
Full price ticket 10 euros, reduced 8 euros; free admission for children up to 10 years old and other categories. Guided tours 15 euros by reservation (maximum 25 people), at [email protected]. Info: tel. +39 0584 787251 — [email protected].
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Fortino Pietro Leopoldo I
Piazza Garibaldi 9A, 55042 Forte dei Marmi