Published in Naples in 1984, this illustrated art collection catalogue documents the works held by the Banco di Napoli. With an introduction by Bruno Molajoli and scientific coordination by Nicola Spinosa, it surveys paintings and other artistic holdings associated with the institution. Its principal focus is Neapolitan and southern Italian painting, tracing developments from the late fifteenth century into the twentieth. The volume is arranged as a catalogue of individual works, combining descriptive entries with photographic documentation. Comprising 542 pages preceded by introductory material, it provides a reference for art history, collection studies and the relationship between banking institutions and cultural heritage in Naples.
Author:Bruno Molajoli (introduction); Nicola Spinosa (scientific coordination); various contributors