The brightly colored tin-enameled earthenware called Maiolica was among the major accomplishments of decorative arts in 16th-century Italy.
The imaginatively decorated works include an eight-figure group of the Lamentation, the largest and most ambitious piece of sculpture produced in a Renaissance Maiolica workshop; pharmacy jars; bella donna plates; and more..
The Ceramics are featured alongside detailed descriptions of production techniques and a consideration of the social and cultural context, making this an invaluable resource for scholars and collectors.
Most of the works have never been published and all are newly photographed.
This in-depth look at the history of maiolica, told through 140 exemplary pieces from the world-class collection at the Metropolitan Museum, offers a new perspective on a major aspect of Italian Renaissance art.
The brightly colored tin-enameled earthenware called Maiolica was among the major accomplishments of decorative arts in 16th-century Italy
