Adopt a Renaissance statue to fund restoration in Naples

The Renaissance artwork 'Compianto sul Cristo morto,' crafted by Guido Mazzoni and located in Sant'Anna dei Lombardi, Naples, is set to receive a €100,000 conservation initiative backed by Friends of Naples. Contributions also come from Banca di Credito Popolare, Fondazione Emiddio Mele, Orazio and Sveva de Bernardo, and Rossopomodoro. New sponsors are encouraged to support the project, with companies able to adopt a statue for €15,000. This masterpiece, created in 1492 for King Alfonso II of Aragon, comprises eight life-sized figures. DAFNE Restauri will oversee the restoration, which will incorporate anti-seismic bases and enhanced lighting. Additionally, ParteNeapolis will launch an accessibility project funded by the PNRR. Friends of Naples, established in May 2018, has a history of restoring significant artworks.