Although the Church of the Immaculate Conception is much older (it even dates back to the early 1300s), its main altar probably dates back to the early/mid-nineteenth century but its manufacturing, perhaps the work of a Neapolitan marble worker, presents notable references to the eighteenth-century tradition. It seems that once upon a time there would have been a panel painting with many figures of saints on the main altar. The statue of the Immaculate Conception was purchased by the congregation in 1844 and placed in its place where it remained until the end of the 20th century / beginning of the 21st when it was moved for restoration and never put back in its place citing conservation reasons (the niche would have been damp and would have compromised its conservation). Since then it has been placed on a pedestal to the left of the altar. In its place in 2022 a restored painting was placed (see this catalog for information about it). It is not known if it is the same one that was there originally.
More information on the altar and the Church can be found on the "Church of the Immaculate Conception" page of this site in the pdf reproduction of the Agora' magazine or by following this link .
The altar is cataloged and documented by Cultural Heritage at # 1500047775-0 while the tabernacle is at # 1500047775-1
Main altar of the Immaculate Church
Parish of Maria SS della Carita'