The Capodimonte Museum in Naples has acquired Corot's The Bay of Naples with the Castel dell'Ovo, securing its stay in Italy with a 600,000 euro purchase.
Museum adds Corot painting to its collection
The Capodimonte Museum in Naples has added The Bay of Naples with the Castel dell'Ovo by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot to its collection. The painting was revealed on the second floor of the former royal palace last Thursday.
Painting was kept in Italy through export process
The acquisition of the painting followed a formal process to secure an export certificate. The work will remain in Italy due to the efforts of the Florence Export Office, which recognized its exceptional cultural value.
Government confirms purchase with public funding
A decree issued on June 30 by the Ministero della Cultura - Direzione Generale Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio officially confirmed the purchase. The amount of 600,000 euros was disclosed as part of the official announcement.
No additional information was released
Official communications about the acquisition did not provide any further details beyond the confirmation of the purchase and the funding amount.
