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Majolica Collection

Majolica, a form of ceramic art, has left its vibrant mark on various historical sites and exhibitions around the world

Background imageMajolica Collection: Chiesa Santa Chiara, Naples, Italy

Chiesa Santa Chiara, Naples, Italy
Majolica, Great Cloister, Santa Chiara, Columns decorated with majolica tiles, Cloister of Poor Clares, 1742, by Domenico Antonio Vaccaro (1678-1745), Basilica of Santa Chiara

Background imageMajolica Collection: Chiesa Santa Chiara, Naples, Italy

Chiesa Santa Chiara, Naples, Italy
Great Cloister with majolica columns and benches, Santa Chiara. Columns decorated with majolica tiles, Cloister of Poor Clares, 1742, by Domenico Antonio Vaccaro (1678-1745)

Background imageMajolica Collection: Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing)

Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing) and Mary Magdalene (right wing Creator)
Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing) and Mary Magdalene (right wing), c.1505-c.1525. The Virgin, seated beneath an ornate canopy in the centre panel

Background imageMajolica Collection: Majolica Pitcher, 1940. Creator: Vina Dishon

Majolica Pitcher, 1940. Creator: Vina Dishon
Majolica Pitcher, 1940

Background imageMajolica Collection: Majolica Pitcher, 1935/1942. Creator: Della Button

Majolica Pitcher, 1935/1942. Creator: Della Button
Majolica Pitcher, 1935/1942

Background imageMajolica Collection: The International Exhibition: Group of porcelain articles by Sir James Duke and Nephews, 1862

The International Exhibition: Group of porcelain articles by Sir James Duke and Nephews, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Group of porcelain articles by Sir James Duke and Nephews, 1862.... a dessert service, together with a plateau in imitation of the Italian majolica ware...The plateau

Background imageMajolica Collection: The International Exhibition: group of Wedgwood and majolica ware, by Wedgwood and Co. 1862

The International Exhibition: group of Wedgwood and majolica ware, by Wedgwood and Co. 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: group of Wedgwood and majolica ware, by Wedgwood and Co. 1862. The artist who has produced them, Mr

Background imageMajolica Collection: Majolica floor by Leonardo Chiaiese in the Church of San Michele in Anacapri, Capri

Majolica floor by Leonardo Chiaiese in the Church of San Michele in Anacapri, Capri, Gulf of Naples, Campania, Italy

Background imageMajolica Collection: Ginori tile samples

Ginori tile samples Milan. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Background imageMajolica Collection: Interior of the Museum of Algeri

Interior of the Museum of Algeri Algeria Algeri. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Background imageMajolica Collection: An internal courtyard of a moorish palace

An internal courtyard of a moorish palace Europe. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930

Background imageMajolica Collection: Interior of the governor's palace in Algiers

Interior of the governor's palace in Algiers Algeria Algiers, Governor's Palace. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

Background imageMajolica Collection: Courtyard of the Museum of Algiers

Courtyard of the Museum of Algiers Algeria Algiers, Museum. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

Background imageMajolica Collection: Vault of the smoking room at the Stibbert Museum in Florence

Vault of the smoking room at the Stibbert Museum in Florence, completely tiled with Cantagalli majolicas Florence Stibbert Museum Hall Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century

Background imageMajolica Collection: Smoking room at the Stibbert Museum in Florence, completely tiled with Cantagalli majolicas

Smoking room at the Stibbert Museum in Florence, completely tiled with Cantagalli majolicas Florence Stibbert Museum Hall Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century

Background imageMajolica Collection: Detail of the arcade, with decorations and glazed plates, in the Cloister of the Basilica of St

Detail of the arcade, with decorations and glazed plates, in the Cloister of the Basilica of St. Nicola da Tolentino, province of Macerata. Tolentino Basilica of St

Background imageMajolica Collection: Altar with St. John and St. Romulus on the sides of the Crucifixion and angels with a scroll

Altar with St. John and St. Romulus on the sides of the Crucifixion and angels with a scroll, work by the School of Luca della Robbia, located in the Chapel of the Cross, Sanctuary of S

Background imageMajolica Collection: Two cups decorated with the portraits of women in the Museo Civico of Pesaro

Two cups decorated with the portraits of women in the Museo Civico of Pesaro. Pesaro Goblet Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageMajolica Collection: Roman Portal in the cloister of the Basilica of S. Nicola, Tolentino

Roman Portal in the cloister of the Basilica of S. Nicola, Tolentino Tolentino Door Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

Background imageMajolica Collection: Altar piece, in enameled terracotta, depicting the Resurrection

Altar piece, in enameled terracotta, depicting the Resurrection, Coronation of Maria and four saints, in the predella, the Annunciation, Adoration of the Child

Background imageMajolica Collection: Details of Plaza de Espana azulejos. Seville, Andalucia, Spain

Details of Plaza de Espana azulejos. Seville, Andalucia, Spain

Background imageMajolica Collection: Santa Chiara Monastery, Cloister with majolica columns, Naples, Italy

Santa Chiara Monastery, Cloister with majolica columns, Naples, Italy

Background imageMajolica Collection: Majolica Fountain, International Exhibition, London in 1862

Majolica Fountain, International Exhibition, London in 1862

Background imageMajolica Collection: The Majolica Fountain at the 1862 International

The Majolica Fountain at the 1862 International Exhibition in London

Background imageMajolica Collection: Interior of the Crystal Palace during the International Exhibition of 1862

Interior of the Crystal Palace during the International Exhibition of 1862. Majolica fountain by Minton
530257 Interior of the Crystal Palace during the International Exhibition of 1862. Majolica fountain by Minton. Chromolithograph. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMajolica Collection: The Taking of Lugo by Alfonso I of Asturias (c. 693-757) in 755, 19th century (tile panel)

The Taking of Lugo by Alfonso I of Asturias (c. 693-757) in 755, 19th century (tile panel)
IND113091 The Taking of Lugo by Alfonso I of Asturias (c.693-757) in 755, 19th century (tile panel) by Mensaque, A (19th century); Plaza de Espana, Seville

Background imageMajolica Collection: Plate decorated by a beautiful womans bust, with a crown of thorns motif

Plate decorated by a beautiful womans bust, with a crown of thorns motif, first half of the 16th century (majolica)
6298552 Plate decorated by a beautiful womans bust, with a crown of thorns motif, first half of the 16th century (majolica) by Italian School, (16th century); Museo Regionale della Ceramica, Deruta

Background imageMajolica Collection: Plaque with allegory of death, 1794 (majolica)

Plaque with allegory of death, 1794 (majolica)
6298165 Plaque with allegory of death, 1794 (majolica) by Meazzi, Giovanni (18th century); Museo Regionale della Ceramica, Deruta, Perugia, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Deruta)

Background imageMajolica Collection: Plate decorated by a womans bust, 18th century (majolica)

Plate decorated by a womans bust, 18th century (majolica)
6300048 Plate decorated by a womans bust, 18th century (majolica) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo Regionale della Ceramica, Deruta, Perugia, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: School of Laterza)

Background imageMajolica Collection: Plate decorated with racing horses and a coat of arms, first half of the 18th century (majolica)

Plate decorated with racing horses and a coat of arms, first half of the 18th century (majolica)
6300047 Plate decorated with racing horses and a coat of arms, first half of the 18th century (majolica) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo Regionale della Ceramica, Deruta, Perugia, Umbria

Background imageMajolica Collection: Madonna with Child and man wounded by a harquebus, ex-voto plaque, 1732 (majolica)

Madonna with Child and man wounded by a harquebus, ex-voto plaque, 1732 (majolica)
6299325 Madonna with Child and man wounded by a harquebus, ex-voto plaque, 1732 (majolica) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo Regionale della Ceramica, Deruta, Perugia, Umbria

Background imageMajolica Collection: Madonna with Child and praying spouses, ex-voto plaque, 1543 (majolica)

Madonna with Child and praying spouses, ex-voto plaque, 1543 (majolica)
6299132 Madonna with Child and praying spouses, ex-voto plaque, 1543 (majolica) by Italian School, (16th century); Museo Regionale della Ceramica, Deruta, Perugia, Umbria

Background imageMajolica Collection: Souls in Purgatory, 1771 (majolica)

Souls in Purgatory, 1771 (majolica)
6299544 Souls in Purgatory, 1771 (majolica) by Meazzi, Giovanni (18th century); Museo Regionale della Ceramica, Deruta, Perugia, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: School of Deruta)

Background imageMajolica Collection: The Fountain of Youth

The Fountain of Youth
6298015 The Fountain of Youth by Italian School; Museo Regionale della Ceramica, Deruta, Perugia, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Deruta)

Background imageMajolica Collection: Plate decorated by a beautiful womans bust, with a motif, first half of the 16th century (majolica)

Plate decorated by a beautiful womans bust, with a motif, first half of the 16th century (majolica)
6299020 Plate decorated by a beautiful womans bust, with a motif, first half of the 16th century (majolica) by Italian School, (16th century); Museo Regionale della Ceramica, Deruta, Perugia, Umbria

Background imageMajolica Collection: Church of San Gennaro in Praiano along the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, Salerno, Campania, Italy

Church of San Gennaro in Praiano along the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, Salerno, Campania, Italy
The baroque Church of San Gennaro in Praiano on the cliff of the Amalfi Coast overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea; Provence of Salerno, Campania, Italy

Background imageMajolica Collection: Multicolor dome at waterfront, Alghero, Provincia di Sassari, Italy

Multicolor dome at waterfront, Alghero, Provincia di Sassari, Italy
alghero, architecture, archival, built structure, catalan, church, citadel, cityscape, color image, copy space, day, dome, heritage, historical landmark, horizon, horizontal, island, italy, majolica

Background imageMajolica Collection: Plate, Haarlem, Mid 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Plate, Haarlem, Mid 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Plate, Haarlem, Mid 17th century

Background imageMajolica Collection: Plate, Gubbio, c. 1500 / 50. Creator: Unknown

Plate, Gubbio, c. 1500 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Plate, Gubbio, c.1500/50

Background imageMajolica Collection: Oval Dish, Paris, Mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Oval Dish, Paris, Mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Oval Dish, Paris, Mid 19th century

Background imageMajolica Collection: Madonna and Child, Saints and Prophets, work in majolica from the Penicaud workshop

Madonna and Child, Saints and Prophets, work in majolica from the Penicaud workshop
3567281 Madonna and Child, Saints and Prophets, work in majolica from the Penicaud workshop by French School, (16th century); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageMajolica Collection: Bowl with the Arms of Pope Julius II and the Manzoli of Bologna surrounded by putti

Bowl with the Arms of Pope Julius II and the Manzoli of Bologna surrounded by putti
3615951 Bowl with the Arms of Pope Julius II and the Manzoli of Bologna surrounded by putti, cornucopiae, satyrs, dolphins and birds, 1508 (maiolica) by Italian School

Background imageMajolica Collection: Deruta majolica plate, c. 1520-50 (ceramic)

Deruta majolica plate, c. 1520-50 (ceramic)
3717137 Deruta majolica plate, c.1520-50 (ceramic) by Italian School, (16th century); diameter: 41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A blue and lustrous decor)

Background imageMajolica Collection: Majolica plate, c. 1520-50 (ceramic)

Majolica plate, c. 1520-50 (ceramic)
3717134 Majolica plate, c.1520-50 (ceramic) by Italian School, (16th century); diameter: 41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A blue and lustrous decor)

Background imageMajolica Collection: A Deruta maiolica two-handled vase, c. 1525-50 (ceramic)

A Deruta maiolica two-handled vase, c. 1525-50 (ceramic)
3717706 A Deruta maiolica two-handled vase, c.1525-50 (ceramic) by Italian School, (16th century); height: 28.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Of shield shape flanked by scroll handles)



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Majolica, a form of ceramic art, has left its vibrant mark on various historical sites and exhibitions around the world. In Naples, Italy, the Chiesa Santa Chiara showcases stunning majolica columns in its monastery cloister. The intricate designs and vivid colors transport visitors to a different era. Another remarkable example can be found at the Church of San Michele Arcangelo in Naples. Here, Leonardo Chiaiese's painted majolica floor dating back to 1761 captivates with its detailed patterns and artistic finesse. Traveling across borders, majolica made an appearance at the International Exhibition held in London in 1862. The Majolica Fountain stole the show with its exquisite craftsmanship and elegance. Not limited to floors or fountains alone, it also graced walls as seen in Seville, Spain's Plaza de Espana azulejos. These decorative tiles add charm and beauty to this iconic square. The Crystal Palace during the same exhibition showcased Minton's majestic fountain crafted from majolica. Its grandeur was captured through a chromolithograph that immortalized this masterpiece for generations to come. Even beyond religious sites and exhibitions, majolica found itself integrated into everyday life objects such as jardinières like the large Minton piece from around 1870. This ceramic marvel adorned homes with sophistication and style. Artistic expressions were not limited solely to religious or domestic themes; mythology also played a role in inspiring masterpieces like "Leda and the Swan. " This captivating portrayal demonstrates how majolica artists skillfully brought ancient tales to life through their craftmanship. From breathtaking churches adorned with colorful columns to international exhibitions showcasing innovative designs, it is evident that majolica holds an enduring place within our cultural heritage worldwide.