POLO MUSEALE DI CASTIGNANO
Museum | Castignano | Marche | Italy
The Polo Museale di Castignano in Castignano, a municipality in the province of Ascoli Piceno in the Marche region, is a cultural center dedicated to the preservation and presentation of art and history. It is located in the Palazzo De Scrilli, a historic 18th-century building that was owned by the De Scrilli family until the 1970s and now belongs to the municipality.
Collections and exhibitions
The museum houses a diverse collection divided into different areas:
Library: The library contains around 6,000 volumes, including 53 handwritten letters from the Bishop of Montalto, Francesco Saverio Castiglioni, who later became known as Pope Pius VIII.
Sacred Art: This area is divided into several rooms:
Room of Silver Objects: Here, liturgical objects and silver jewelry are presented.
Painting Gallery: A collection of paintings representing various periods and styles.
Room of Wooden Sculptures: This room showcases wooden sculptures reflecting the craftsmanship of the region.
Icon Collection: A remarkable collection of 80 Byzantine icons, distributed across five rooms on the second floor of the palace. This collection includes works from the 19th century, including icons with carved and gilded wooden frames as well as depictions of the Virgin Mary. Particularly noteworthy is an icon with porcelain paintings and icons adorned with "Rize" – metallic overlays that leave the essential parts of the icon exposed and are complemented with fine goldsmith craftsmanship.
Significance and Influence
The Polo Museale di Castignano plays a central role in preserving the cultural heritage of the region and offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the history and art of the Marche region. The collection of icons is particularly remarkable and attracts art lovers and researchers from across Italy.
Overall, the Polo Museale di Castignano makes a significant contribution to the cultural landscape of the Marche region and provides visitors with the opportunity to experience the rich history and craftsmanship of the region.
