"The Echo of Artemis" at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples

From 13 May to 8 June 2026, the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN) presents "The Echo of Artemis", an installation in the museum's Atrium that places the famous Artemis of Ephesus (2nd century AD) alongside an exquisite late-18th-century biscuit attributed to Filippo Tagliolini, recently added to the collections of the Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte.

• Period: 13 May - 8 June 2026
• Venue: Atrium, National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN)
• Main works: Artemis of Ephesus statue in alabaster and bronze; biscuit "The Sacrifice to Diana of Ephesus" (c. 1790) by Filippo Tagliolini

The project stems from strengthened cooperation between two major Neapolitan museum institutions that share closely related collections. The display intends to emphasise how ancient cult images inspired 18th-century decorative arts, offering visitors a direct visual comparison between materials, techniques and iconographic adaptations across time.

The Artemis of Ephesus on display belongs to the core of the Farnese Collection and bears bronze restorations executed during its 18th-century relocation to Naples. The statue features the characteristic rigid robe, disc collar with winged female figures and the rows of rounded pendants on the chest, elements that have generated diverse interpretations in art-historical literature.

The biscuit presented integrates the goddess with three offering figures and reflects the production of the Real Fabbrica of Naples, often modelled on antique sculptures that arrived in the city both from the Farnese holdings and from the Vesuvian excavations. Seeing the porcelain piece next to the original sculpture enables a comparative reading that enriches understanding of artistic transmission and taste.

This short-term exhibition is intended as a first step in a shared curatorial pathway that will continue with further joint openings and projects. Notably, the Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte plans to open rooms dedicated to porcelain on 12 June 2026, making available to the public one of the world’s foremost porcelain collections.

For practical information and visiting hours, consult the museum's official channels and consider visiting the MANN Atrium to view the direct comparison between the works.