In November 2024, the Ipogeo dei Cristallini was at the center of an event of international significance: the twelfth edition of the International Round Table on Polychromy in Ancient Sculpture and Architecture, held in Los Angeles at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
This prestigious conference provided an important opportunity to present to the academic and scientific community the recent discoveries and studies carried out on the Ipogeo dei Cristallini, particularly its remarkable preservation of original Hellenistic-period pigments.
The story of the Ipogeo, from its opening to the present day, is an extraordinary journey marked by the passion, dedication, and expertise of numerous individuals who have worked tirelessly to bring back to light a precious fragment of our past.
Every step forward has been made possible thanks to a collective effort, supported by institutions and scholars who have believed in the value of this unique site.
Special thanks go to the Soprintendenza of Naples and the Istituto Centrale per il Restauro, whose support in coordination and scientific guidance has been fundamental. We also wish to express our deep gratitude to the researchers involved in the project: Vinzenz Brinkmann, Claudio Falcucci, Ulrike Koch-Brinkmann, Sara Martuscelli, and Heinrich Piening. Their tireless work has revived the vibrant colors of antiquity, offering a new perspective on ancient art and its cultural significance.
