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Maiolica, the Renaissance Italian CeramicsCreated by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 2017
Dish with The Story of Semiramis
Maiolica ceramics was first developed around 1370 in the Italian regions of Tuscany and Umbria with a refined , white glaze which occurred due to the presence of tin oxide, causing a fine white ash.
One of the most appealing styles of pottery ever produced, the tin-glazed pottery was made in Italy during the Renaissance (1300-1700). The early designs dated between 1440 and 1540 were influenced by the pottery imported from Islamic North Africa.
After the first firing, the bisque is dipped into a bath of fast drying liquid glaze. When dry, the glazed piece is ready to be hand painted. A final firing at a high temperature about 1690 F makes the glaze interact with the metal oxides in the paint to create brilliant translucent colors.
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Vase, 14th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Vase, 14th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

A vase with handles on a marble base, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Apothecary jar (albarello) - Public domain dedication museum photo

Apothecary jar (albarello) - Public domain dedication museum photo

A black and white vase with a floral design, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dish, 15th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Dish, 15th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a ceramic dish, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Plate, 15th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Plate, 15th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a ceramic dish, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Giovanni della Robbia - Vase, 15th century

Giovanni della Robbia - Vase, 15th century

Giovanni della Robbia (Italian, Florence 1469–1529/30 Florence) Public domain photograph of Italian artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bowl with the Arms of Pope Julius II and the Manzoli of Bologna surrounded by putti, cornucopiae, satyrs, dolphins, birds, etc.

Bowl with the Arms of Pope Julius II and the Manzoli of Bologna surrou...

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Dish, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Dish, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a ceramic dish, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Plateau, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Plateau, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Apothecary vase (vaso da farmacia)

Apothecary vase (vaso da farmacia)

A vase with a man's head and a beard, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Plate with The Rape of Prosperina

Plate with The Rape of Prosperina

Attributed to the "Milan Marsyas" Painter (Italian (Urbino), active first half of the 16th century)

Tazza with Ganymede and the eagle

Tazza with Ganymede and the eagle

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Plate, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Plate, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a ceramic dish, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wine cooler with Charles V’s Victory at Mühlberg

Wine cooler with Charles V’s Victory at Mühlberg

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Photo of The Nativity, 16th century - Public domain dedication

Photo of The Nativity, 16th century - Public domain dedication

Fra Xanto Avelli da Rovigo (ca. 1486–1582) Public domain photograph of Italian artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of It... More

Dish, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Dish, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a ceramic dish, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dish with portrait of a girl - Public domain dedication museum photo

Dish with portrait of a girl - Public domain dedication museum photo

A large plate with a woman's face, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Apothecary vase (vaso da farmacia)

Apothecary vase (vaso da farmacia)

A vase with a picture of a boy and a dog, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Apothecary jar (orciuolo) - Public domain dedication museum photo

Apothecary jar (orciuolo) - Public domain dedication museum photo

A vase with a dragon on it, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ewer, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Ewer, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

A blue and white vase with a floral design, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Plate, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Plate, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a golden object, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Dish (one of a pair) - Public domain dedication

Photo of Dish (one of a pair) - Public domain dedication

Style of Maestro Giorgio Andreoli (Italian (Gubbio), active first half of 16th century)

Photo of Plate (one of a pair) - Public domain dedication

Photo of Plate (one of a pair) - Public domain dedication

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Wide-rimmed bowl with figures from Virgil's Aeneid

Wide-rimmed bowl with figures from Virgil's Aeneid

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Tazza, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Tazza, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of The Entombment of Christ - Public domain dedication

Photo of The Entombment of Christ - Public domain dedication

Painted by Fra Xanto Avelli da Rovigo (ca. 1486–1582) Public domain photograph of Italian artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photo... More

Trilobed vessel with Two Lovers in a Landscape

Trilobed vessel with Two Lovers in a Landscape

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Inkstand with Apollo and the Muses

Inkstand with Apollo and the Muses

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Albarello, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Albarello, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Jug (boccale), 13th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Jug (boccale), 13th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

A green and blue vase with a geometric pattern, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Globe, 14th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Globe, 14th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

A large ceramic vase with a cross on the top, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Dish with winged putto - Public domain dedication

Photo of Dish with winged putto - Public domain dedication

Border decoration based on designs by Cipriano Piccolpasso (Italian, active mid-16th century)

Albarello, 15th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Albarello, 15th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Domenico Veneziano - Globular jar, 15th century

Domenico Veneziano - Globular jar, 15th century

Style of Domenico Veneziano (Italian, active by 1438–died 1461 Florence)

Dish (piatto), 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Dish (piatto), 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a ceramic dish, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Albarello, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Albarello, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Dish (coppa): The story of Aeneas: Queen Dido of Carthage welcomes Aeneas and his son.

Dish (coppa): The story of Aeneas: Queen Dido of Carthage welcomes Aen...

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Photo of Dish (one of a pair) - Public domain dedication

Photo of Dish (one of a pair) - Public domain dedication

Style of Maestro Giorgio Andreoli (Italian (Gubbio), active first half of 16th century)

Photo of Dish, 16th century - Public domain dedication

Photo of Dish, 16th century - Public domain dedication

Maestro Giorgio Andreoli (Italian (Gubbio), active first half of 16th century)

Photo of Wide-rimmed bowl - Public domain dedication

Photo of Wide-rimmed bowl - Public domain dedication

Possibly Jacopo da Pesaro (Italian, active Venice, 1507–ca. 1550) , Venice

Dish (coppa), 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Dish (coppa), 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a ceramic dish, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pharmacy jar (albarello) - Public domain dedication museum photo

Pharmacy jar (albarello) - Public domain dedication museum photo

Very similar female profiles are painted on the fronts of these jars (see also 41.100.268), while the backs are decorated with simpler vegetal motifs.

Photo of Cephalus Killing Procris - Public domain dedication

Photo of Cephalus Killing Procris - Public domain dedication

Cephalus unwittingly killed his wife, Procris, when he threw his spear on hearing a mysterious noise in the forest. Fra Xanto Avelli da Rovigo (ca. 1486–1582)

Plate (tagliere), 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Plate (tagliere), 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

A plate with a woman holding a vase, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Domenico Veneziano - Storage jar (one of a pair)

Domenico Veneziano - Storage jar (one of a pair)

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Photo of Dish with Achelous and Theseus - Public domain dedication

Photo of Dish with Achelous and Theseus - Public domain dedication

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Photo of Pharmacy jar (albarello) - Public domain dedication

Photo of Pharmacy jar (albarello) - Public domain dedication

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Dish with The Death of Saul, Medici porcelain factory

Dish with The Death of Saul, Medici porcelain factory

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Photo of Crowned eagle (one of a pair) - Public domain dedication

Photo of Crowned eagle (one of a pair) - Public domain dedication

Perhaps Workshop of Ippolito Rombaldoni (Italian, active Urbania, Marche, 17th century)

Photo of Crowned eagle (one of a pair) - Public domain dedication

Photo of Crowned eagle (one of a pair) - Public domain dedication

Perhaps Workshop of Ippolito Rombaldoni (Italian, active Urbania, Marche, 17th century)

Armorial jug (boccale) - Public domain dedication museum photo

Armorial jug (boccale) - Public domain dedication museum photo

A blue and white jug with a black and white design, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Armorial Jug (boccale), Florence, Italy, 15th century

Armorial Jug (boccale), Florence, Italy, 15th century

A white and blue vase with a horse on it, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Armorial Jug (vaso) - Public domain dedication museum photo

Armorial Jug (vaso) - Public domain dedication museum photo

A vase with a large white and green design, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Ewer, 16th century - Public domain dedication

Photo of Ewer, 16th century - Public domain dedication

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Apothecary vase (vaso da farmacia)

Apothecary vase (vaso da farmacia)

A vase with a portrait of a man on it, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dish for a ewer (bacile da versatore)

Dish for a ewer (bacile da versatore)

Public domain photo of a golden object, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Tazza, 16th century - Public domain dedication

Photo of Tazza, 16th century - Public domain dedication

Based on a composition by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) (Italian, Urbino 1483–1520 Rome)

Wide-rimmed bowl with winged putto

Wide-rimmed bowl with winged putto

Workshop of Maestro Giorgio Andreoli (Italian (Gubbio), active first half of 16th century)

Bowl, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Bowl, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

A plate with a portrait of a woman, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Dish (tondino), 16th century - Public domain dedication

Photo of Dish (tondino), 16th century - Public domain dedication

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Dish (piatto), 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Dish (piatto), 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a ceramic dish, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bowl from a birth set with birth scene and Diana and Actaeon

Bowl from a birth set with birth scene and Diana and Actaeon

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description. The story of Diana and Actaeon is a classical myth from ancient Greece. Actaeon was a hun... More

Plate, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Plate, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a ceramic dish, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Plate with The Continence of Scipio

Plate with The Continence of Scipio

Francesco Durantino (Italian, active 16th century) , possibly with collaborator Public domain photograph of Italian artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl descr... More

Pharmacy jar (albarello) (one of a pair)

Pharmacy jar (albarello) (one of a pair)

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Tile with dragon - Public domain dedication museum photo

Tile with dragon - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dish with Lion - Public domain dedication museum photo

Dish with Lion - Public domain dedication museum photo

Made in Tuscany, Italy Public domain photograph of Italian artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of Italian art, object, f... More

Dish, 14th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Dish, 14th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Made in Orvieto, Italy Public domain photograph of Italian artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of Italian art, object, f... More

Apothecary jar (albarello) - Public domain dedication museum photo

Apothecary jar (albarello) - Public domain dedication museum photo

A large persian blue and white vase, 18th century, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Albarello, 15th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Albarello, 15th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Double-spouted pitcher with arms of the Antinori family

Double-spouted pitcher with arms of the Antinori family

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Dish with the Incredulity of St. Thomas

Dish with the Incredulity of St. Thomas

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Dish (tondino), 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Dish (tondino), 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a golden object, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Albarello with arms of Leonardo Buonafede

Albarello with arms of Leonardo Buonafede

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Photo of Dish, 16th century - Public domain dedication

Photo of Dish, 16th century - Public domain dedication

Workshop of Maestro Giorgio Andreoli (Italian (Gubbio), active first half of 16th century)

Dish (tondino), 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Dish (tondino), 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a ceramic dish, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Tazza, 16th century - Public domain dedication

Photo of Tazza, 16th century - Public domain dedication

Lustered by Maestro Giorgio Andreoli (Italian (Gubbio), active first half of 16th century)

Photo of Bowl with Saint Roch - Public domain dedication

Photo of Bowl with Saint Roch - Public domain dedication

Workshop of Maestro Giorgio Andreoli (Italian (Gubbio), active first half of 16th century)

Photo of Bowl, 16th century - Public domain dedication

Photo of Bowl, 16th century - Public domain dedication

Probably by Maestro Prestino Public domain photograph of Italian artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of Italian art, obj... More

Dish with Saint Roche - Public domain dedication museum photo

Dish with Saint Roche - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a ceramic dish, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dish (coppa), 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Dish (coppa), 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

A plate with a woman's head and a ribbon, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Plateau, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Plateau, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

A plate with a woman's portrait, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dish, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Dish, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a ceramic dish, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Giulio Romano - Cistern, 16th century

Giulio Romano - Cistern, 16th century

Interior decoration after an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, Argini (?) ca. 1480–before 1534 Bologna (?))

Cistern (one of a pair) - Public domain dedication museum photo

Cistern (one of a pair) - Public domain dedication museum photo

A large bowl with a large bowl with a large bowl with a large bowl with a large bowl with a large bowl with a large bowl with a large bowl with a large bowl with a large, Italy, free to use, no copyright restri... More

Pharmacy jar (albarello) (one of a pair)

Pharmacy jar (albarello) (one of a pair)

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Albarello, 15th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Albarello, 15th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Inkstand, 15th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Inkstand, 15th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

A ceramic figurine of a couple of frogs, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Storage jar (albarello) - Public domain dedication museum photo

Storage jar (albarello) - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Dish, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Dish, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a golden object, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Plate with Saint Mary Magdalen - Public domain dedication museum photo

Plate with Saint Mary Magdalen - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a ceramic dish, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dish with Lion of Saint Mark - Public domain dedication museum photo

Dish with Lion of Saint Mark - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a ceramic dish, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Apothecary jar (orciuolo) - Public domain dedication museum photo

Apothecary jar (orciuolo) - Public domain dedication museum photo

A vase with a woman's head and a dragon, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Dish (coppa), 16th century - Public domain dedication

Photo of Dish (coppa), 16th century - Public domain dedication

probably workshop of Guido Durantino (Italian, Urbino, active 1516–ca. 1576)

Armorial ewer (brocca) - Public domain dedication museum photo

Armorial ewer (brocca) - Public domain dedication museum photo

A blue and white jug, c, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Apothecary jar (albarello) - Public domain dedication museum photo

Apothecary jar (albarello) - Public domain dedication museum photo

A vase with a portrait of a woman, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Plate (scodella), 16th century - Public domain dedication

Photo of Plate (scodella), 16th century - Public domain dedication

perhaps workshop of Guido Durantino (Italian, Urbino, active 1516–ca. 1576)

Ring flask (fiasca d'anello)

Ring flask (fiasca d'anello)

Public domain photo of a golden object, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Plate (tondino), 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Plate (tondino), 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photo of a golden object, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dish with The Woman of Sestos and the Eagle and arms of the Pucci family

Dish with The Woman of Sestos and the Eagle and arms of the Pucci fami...

Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Wide-rimmed bowl with Beautiful Margarita

Wide-rimmed bowl with Beautiful Margarita

A decorative plate with a portrait of a woman, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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