On Display Friday, December 4, 2015 through Saturday, January 16, 2016
Nativity scenes are very popular in Italy and are generally found in every household during the holiday season. The nativity originated in Italy in the 13th century when St. Francis of Assisi asked Giovanni Vellita of the village of Greccio to create a manger scene. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the nativity was turned into an art form in Naples and included representation of daily life in the city at that time. Today, many artisans are dedicated to the craft of creating handmade figures for presepi. Presepio Napoletano represents our rich cultural and spiritual traditions. It portrays a bustling village located at the base of Mount Vesuvius. The landscape is handcrafted in wood, cork and papier-mâché, while the figures, many standing over a foot tall, are made of terra cotta, hemp and wire.
Exhibit on view: Saturday, December 5, 2015 through Saturday, January 16, 2016.
Exhibit Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday 10:00am to 12:00noon. Please refer to our calendar of event for up-to-date evening hours. Evening hours are usually available whenever the Center is open for programs or events.
For more information or to schedule a guided tour or group visit please call 914-771-8700.
Suggested donation: adults $10, children 18 years of age and under $5
The Westchester Italian Cultural Center
24 Depot Square Tuckahoe, NY 10707
(914)771-8700
Wiccny.org
