Art and Collections of the Royal Palace of Caserta
The Royal Palace of Caserta is not only one of the most important monuments of 18th-century Europe, but it also houses a vast collection of paintings, furnishings, porcelain, sculptures, documents, and works of art. In this section, you can explore the Palace’s collections, learn about Luigi Vanvitelli, and delve into the history of architecture, the decorative arts, and antiques.
The art collections of the Royal Palace of Caserta
Collections of furniture, objects, documents, ancient and modern paintings from 1730 to 1980
Luigi Vanvitelli, the architect of the Royal Palace of Caserta
Biography and exhibition on Luigi Vanvitelli, the architect of the Royal Palace of Caserta
Exhibition about Luigi Vanvitelli, the Architect
Exhibition about Luigi Vanvitelli, the Architect The exhibition about Luigi Vanvitelli celebrates the material and immaterial legacy of the Master as a genius of the Italian and European eighteenth century. The museum itinerary develops along four rooms adjacent to the Hall of Guards The exhibition about Luigi Vanvitelli is included ...
Luigi Vanvitelli, the Architect of the Royal Palace of Caserta
Luigi Vanvitelli, the Architect of the Royal Palace of Caserta Luigi Vanvitelli was a revolutionary genius with a practical and tireless spirit, and the father of Neoclassical architecture. He was admired by all and envied by many. In brief Luigi Vanvitelli (Naples, 1700 – Caserta, 1773) was an architect, engineer, scenographer and ...
Comparisons between the Royal Palace of Caserta and ...
Comparisons between the Royal Palace of Caserta and other world palaces and buildings
Virtual restoration of the Royal Palace of Caserta
We bring the Royal Palace of Caserta back to its origins thanks to virtual restorations made with digital techniques.
Virtual restoration
Virtual restoration of the Royal Palace of Caserta On this page you can observe virtual restoration with digital technique. This in order to bring the Royal Palace of Caserta back to its origins, before it was stripped following the unification of Italy, and before being damaged by the Anglo-American bombing ...
Styles in Architecture
Learn to easily distinguish each style in the field of architecture
Introduction
- Chronology of construction of the main world neoclassical monuments
- Renaissance vs Baroque vs Neoclassical architecture
- Similarities, differences and peculiarities
- The legacy of the Renaissance: the prospect; the grotesque.
- Elements of each style.
Interiors
- Introduction;
- Renaissance vs Baroque vs Neoclassical interior design;
- The ceiling: styles comparison;
- Similarities, differences and peculiarities;
- Elements of each style.
Classical architecture
- Introduction: the Greek and Roman art;
- Architectural orders;
- The decorative elements;
- Elements of each style.
The Baroque
- From Mannerism to Baroque: from the school of Fontainebleau to the Louis XIV style;
- The Roman Baroque;
- The late Baroque: the Rococo of Louis XV
The Neoclassical
- The Greek and Etruscan styles.
- Giovan Battista Piranesi;
- Winchelmann, Pompeii, Herculaneum and the Grand Tour;
- Robert Adam and the Palladian style;
- Luigi Vanvitelli;
- The Empire style;
The styles of Decorative Arts
Learn to easily distinguish each style of Decorative Art and Antiques thanks to the Royal Palace of Caserta
History of Decorative Art
The Baroque style
History
- The Baroque
- The late Baroque: the Rococo of
- Louis XV and the Queen Anne style
- The goldsmith
Style
- Similarities, differences and peculiarities
- Typical elements of the style / differences with the previous style
- The commessi in hard stone and scagliola
- The mirror, an allegory of luxury and bad luck
Objects
- Similarities, differences and peculiarities
- Typical elements of the style / differences with the previous style
- The birth of porcelain
- Neapolitan porcelain: Capodimonte
- The Neapolitan art of the tortoiseshell
- The coral
The Neoclassical style
History
- The Greek and Etruscan style
- Giovan Battista Piranesi
- The Giustiniani Manufacture
- The porcelain of the Royal Ferdinandea Factory
- Musical instruments
- The Beauty since Voltaire to Winchelmann
- Winchelmann, Pompeii and the Grand Tour
- Robert Adam and the Palladian style
- Luigi Vanvitelli, the Architect
- The Gustavian and Federal style
- The chinoiserie, the gothic, and the Georgian style
- Napoleon’s Empire style, and the Egyptian campaign
- The biedermeier
- Girolamo Segato: the “petrifier”
- The art of the nativity scene
Style
- Similarities, differences and peculiarities
- Typical elements of the style / differences with the previous style
Objects
- Similarities, differences and peculiarities
- Typical elements of the style / differences with the previous style
- The Ferdinandea porcelain
Compare an object
- Andirons for the fireplace
- Armchairs
- Bathtub
- Beds
- Billiards
- Candlesticks
- Chairs
- Chandeliers
- Clocks
- Console
- Desk
- Fireplaces
- Furniture
- Mirrors
- Shelves
- Sofas
- Stools
- Tables
- Vases
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Books about the Royal Palace of Caserta
Declaration of the drawings of the Royal Palace of Caserta
Declaration of the drawings of the Royal Palace of Caserta Author: Luigi Vanvitelli Year: 1756 Publisher: Reale Stamperia, Naples The Declaration of the drawings of the Royal Palace of Caserta: the famous projects made by Luigi Vanvitelli for the Royal Palace of Caserta. The early projects date back to 1750-51, ...
Artistic Italy: from Capua to Caserta
Artistic Italy: from Capua to Caserta Author: Salvatore di Giacomo (1860-1934) Year: 1924 Publisher: Istituto Italiano d’Arti Grafiche Artistic Italy: from Capua to Caserta is an ancient tourist guide to the territory of the Province of Caserta Browse the original volume Consult the historical volume online via the digital reproduction ...
Caserta and San Leucio described by Ferdinando Patturelli
Caserta and San Leucio described by the architect Ferdinando Patturelli Author: Ferdinando Patturelli Year: 1826 Publisher: Royal Printing House of Naples Architect Ferdinando Patturelli describes the appearance of the Royal Palace of Caserta and the Belvedere of San Leucio in the early 19th century. A historical guide to the Royal ...
Books about on the history of the Kingdom
The Statute of San Leucio
The Statute of San Leucio FULL TITLE: Origin of the population of S. Leucio and its history up to today’s glory with the laws corresponding to the good governance of it by Ferdinand IV. King of the Sicilies. Author: King Ferdinand IV of Bourbon Year: 1789 Publisher: Reale Stamperia, Naples ...
Funeral oration for her Majesty Maria Carolina of Bourbon
Funeral oration for her Majesty Maria Carolina of Bourbon Author: Emanuele Taddei (?) Year: 1815 Publisher: Tipografia Angelo Trani – Naples Funeral oration for Her Majesty Maria Carolina of Bourbon, Queen of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (1752 -1814). The commemorative speech for Her Majesty Maria Carolina of Bourbon, ...
Books about history of art and interior design
Vignola: The Five Orders of Architecture
The Five Orders of Architecture Author: Jacopo Barrozzi da Vignola (1507-1573). Year: 1635 Publisher: ? Vignola’s rule of the five orders of architecture represents an important treatise that defines the fundamental principles of classical architecture. This text, written by Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola in the 16th century, provides a detailed ...
Paolini: Memoirs on the monuments of antiquity and fine arts
Memoirs on the monuments of antiquity and fine arts that exist in … FULL TITLE: “Memoirs on the monuments of antiquity and fine arts that exist in Miseno, in Baoli, in Baja, in Cuma, Pozzuoli, in Naples, in the ancient Capua, in Herculaneum, Pompeii, and Pesto” Author: Roberto Paolini (?) ...
Percier: Collection of interior decorations including…
A collection of interior decorations and everything related to furnishing… FULL TITLE: “Collection of interior decorations: including everything relating to furnishing: such as vases, tripods, candelabras, cassolettes, chandeliers, girandoles, lamps, candlesticks, fireplaces, fires, stoves, clocks, tables, secretaries, beds, sofas, armchairs, chairs, stools, mirrors, screens, etc. etc. Author: Charles Percier (1764–1838) ...
Piranesi – On the magnificence and architecture of the Romans
On the magnificence and architecture of the Romans Author: Giovan Battista Piranesi (1720–1778) Year: 1761 Publisher: ? Piranesi is renowned for his work depicting the grandeur and architecture of the Romans. Through his engravings and drawings, he captured the essence and magnificence of ancient Roman structures, showcasing intricate details and ...
Palaces and monuments inspired by the Royal Palace of Caserta
Palaces and monuments inspired by the Royal Palace of Caserta Discover buildings that reflect architectural influences and echoes of the Royal Palace of Caserta and the spread of Luigi Vanvitelli’s ideas. From European royal palaces to public buildings, explore a journey through similarities, architectural models, and the potential influence of ...