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Genoa, Luguria
In the region of Genoa the Presepio tradition developed later than
in other regions of Italy and, as elsewhere, it was connected with
the work of the Jesuit Fathers and the activity of certain confraternities
with special devotion to Christmas traditions. Here, as in Naples
and Sicily, the Presepio was built first of all in churches and
then spread to the homes of aristocratic families.
Although complex, the Presepio in Liguria is far less "pagan"
more in keeping with the Gospel narrative in its representation
of the Mystery of Bethlehem than Nativity Scenes in other parts
of Italy. The scenery is extremely simple and develops horizontally,
with a singular lack of depth.
In this region, we do not find the wooden puppet with head and limbs
in terracotta so popular in Naples and elsewhere. The typical Baroque
Presepio in Genoa has carved wooden figures and the most famous
wood carver was Anton Maria Maragliano.
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