Save St James fresco in the heart of Rome
In the heart of Trastevere, a few meters beyond the Settimiana gate along via della Lungara – the via Sancta for pilgrims on their way to the tomb of St Peter – you’ll find the Church of St James alla Lungara. With over a thousand years of history behind it, the Church has been a crossroads of religious and social events that have characterized the life of the capital since its construction. It is very likely that the choice to dedicate the church to St James was made by virtue of the discovery of the tomb of the apostle in Galicia, paired with the onset of mass pilgrimage by Christians from all over Europe to the sanctuary of Campostela.
The fresco depicting St. James, which currently occupies a single nave on the main altar, was commissioned from the painter Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (1610-1662) known as Raffaellino. Today, the painting depicting St. James the Apostle displays the inexorable signs of time that obscure its natural and original beauty. The current state of preservation does not allow viewers to fully appreciate the quality of the image and the depth and shades of colors used by the author.
TOTAL BUDGET: (cost in EUROS) 40.000,00
CONSERVATION TREATMENT PROPOSAL
A preliminary diagnostic study on the fresco paired with a targeted restoration intervention are the main objectives of our project, which provides for the temporary “adoption” of the painting by Verderame Progetto Cultura and International Friends of Verderame (the American “sister” 501c3), providing for of all the recovery operations and conservation aimed at restoring the painting to its original splendor as the titular protagonist of the Church and monastery.
The materials used are specifically for restoration, designed for their high quality, stability and irreversibility over time.
The duration of the work is expected to be about eight months.
All the results of historical and technical research, diagnostic investigations and restoration will be collected in one volume, of great visual impact. The organization of a public presentation event is also planned for the end of the work to be agreed.
All the phases of the project will be followed by a social media manager to inform donors as well as the public.
VISIBILITY AND BENEFITS FOR DONORS
- For donors, a priceless journey with a special gala dinner could be organized in Rome to see the restoration on site. Transport and accommodation not included.
- For donors, will be organized an event in the magnificent spaces that the church enjoys.
- An important publication, dedicated to all donors, with a high visual impact will collect the results of this project.
From 5.000,00 € and beyond, benefit 1 to 3
From 2.500,00 € to 4.000,00 € benefit 2 and 3
From 500,00 € to 1.500,00 € benefit 3
GIFT INSTRUCTIONS
Your contribution helps preserve Italy’s cultural and artistic heritage.
Thank you for submitting a gift to Verderame progetto cultura.
Your donation can be made with paypal, by check or wire transfer.
PAYPAL:
BY CHECK:
VERDERAME PROGETTO CULTURA
Via San Francesco di Sales 81 – 00165 Roma
BY WIRE TRANSFER:
Name Account Verderame progetto cultura
BANK NAME: Unicredit
SWIFT#: UNICRITM1RNP
For US donors please link here: https://www.ifverderame.org/projects/
IMPORTANT: Banks provide minimal information on wire transfer, so for tracking purposes and to ensure that your gift is recorded properly, please advise the Verderame Development Department of your incoming gift by e-mail to verderame@verderameprogettocultura.it
Please provide the following details regarding your wire transfer;
- The date Verderame should expect to receive the wire transfer;
- The euro amount of the gift;
- The sending organization or individual name;
Any specific gift designation (e.g. St James fresco restoration)
Please send an e-mail to the Development Department at verderame@verderameprogettocultura.it
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
