Italian Ceramists and Potters

Luca della Robbia (c. 1400-1482)

Remembered for inventing the technique of producing colorful, tin-glazed terracotta statuary. His most famous works are the Nativity in glazed terracotta, the Madonna and Child in glazed terracotta and the Cantoria for the Florence Cathedral.

Andrea della Robbia (1435-1525)

Sculptor and ceramicist. Remembered for his terracotta sculptures. His works include the Madonna with Child and Angels in glazed terracotta, the Crucifixion of Christ in glazed terracotta and the Assumption of Mary in glazed terracotta, among many others

Giorgio Andreoli (c. 1465-1553)

Artist and potter. Considered one of the most important potters of the Italian Renaissance. He invented a particular kind of lusterware, using red and gold.

Giovanni della Robbia (1469-1529)

Sculptor and ceramicist. He created numerous works throughout Tuscany, including tondi, lunettes, tabernacles and panels.

Nicola da Urbino (c. 1480-1537)

Painter and ceramist. Remembered for introducing the new istoriato style into painted maiolica.

Francesco Xanto Avelli (c. 1486-1542)

Ceramist and poet. One of the most important ceramists of the Italian Renaissance. Best known for his historical plates.
Girolamo della Robbia (1488-1566)

Sculptor and ceramicist. Among his most famous pieces are the Tabernacle of Fonticine and the Madonna and Child with St. John the Baptist in Florence.

Guido Fontana (1490-1576)

Ceramist and painter. His best known work is the maiolica service for Anne de Montmorency.

Orazio Fontana (1510-1571)

Potter and maiolica painter. Remembered for introducing istoriato maiolica to Urbino.

Antonio Brilla (1813-1891)

Sculptor and ceramicist. Remembered for his prolific religious-themed works.

Michele Sansebastiano (1852-1908)

Sculptor and potter. His works were made in terracotta and stucco.