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Pinacoteca Patiniana

Picture gallery in the De Petra palace in Castel di Sangro with works by the painter Teofilo Patini and his pupils, including the “Trilogia sociale” (Social Trilogy).

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About the museum

The gallery opened in 2006 to display the works of Teofilo Patini, a painter born in Castel di Sangro, and of his pupils. It is housed in the Renaissance palace of the De Petra family, also known as the Casa del Leone (House of the Lion) because of the sculpture above the entrance portal.

Many works are devoted to the pastoral and rural life of the area. Patini, who had socialist sympathies, wanted to portray in paint both the poverty and the vitality of the humblest classes. The most important section is the “Trilogia sociale”, made up of “Vanga e latte” (Spade and Milk), “Erede” (Heir) and “Bestie da soma” (Beasts of Burden), which expresses the theme of Abruzzese farming life at its fullest.

Some works show the historic centre of Castel di Sangro from the town’s rock, while another section displays 18th-century prints with figures from classical mythology shown in costumes of the Spanish period.

Highlights

“Trilogia sociale” by Teofilo Patini
Works by Patini’s pupils
Scenes of pastoral and rural life in Abruzzo
18th-century prints with mythological subjects
De Petra Renaissance palace, the Casa del Leone

Permanent exhibition

Opere di Teofilo Patini e dei suoi allievi – Paintings by Patini, including the “Trilogia sociale”, works by his pupils, views of Castel di Sangro and 18th-century prints.

Founded: 2006
Operated by: Comune di Castel di Sangro
Visitors per year: approx. 2,340