MAP SIGN IN CONTACTS INTRANET Our history Civita Association Civita Cultura Holding News Pressroom Home pageNews The “Vino Civitas” contributes to the restoration of Giovanni Battista Caracciolo's Sant'Onofrio The “Vino Civitas” contributes to the restoration of Giovanni Battista Caracciolo's Sant'Onofrio " Vino Civitas " is a project of the Civita Association in partnership with the Tenuta Caparzo winery, thanks to which an important work of art is restored every year: an innovative formula to link the wine business to the world of culture and offer a concrete contribution to the preservation and enhancement of the artistic heritage of our country. From 2019 the initiative involves the National Galleries of Ancient Art which, for 2022, will be able to benefit from the proceeds collected from the sale of the wine for the restoration of the Sant'Onofrio by Giovanni Battista Caracciolo called Battistello, preserved at Palazzo Barberini. Battistello Caracciolo was one of Caravaggio's first followers during his stay in Naples and was also one of the most talented artists among those who tried their hand at the new techniques brought by Merisi. Work created around 1625, Sant'Onofrio stages the effects of the extreme asceticism of the saint, who took refuge in the desert for more than sixty years, after having repudiated his royal origins. The scene is made even more raw by the dark background and the "Caravaggesque" light coming from the rear right, which highlights the physical fatigue of Onofrio leaning on the stick and his emaciated and worn figure, covered only by leaves and characterized by the long beard and white hair. In view of the upcoming Christmas it is possible to buy the Civitas wine in its three different types (Brunello di Montalcino Docg, Sangiovese Toscana Igt and Bianco Toscana Igt) in elegant gift boxes of 1, 2 and 6 bottles . For information and orders: CAPARZO Mrs. Tania Pantosti Telephone 0577 848390 E-mail tpantosti@caparzo.com Archive 2021 Year 2021 (16) January (3) February (1) March (1) April (1) May (1) June (1) September (2) October (3) November (3) 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 © 2020 Civita Legal noticesPrivacyContactsMap Credits