Francesco Xanto Avelli

Francesco Xanto Avelli (1480–1540) was an Italian ceramicist, painter and artist.

Also recorded as Francesco Xanto-Avelli; Rovigo da Urbino Fra Xanto; Rovigo da Urbino); Francesco Xanto Avelli da Rovigo; Francesco Avelli da Rovigo.

Francesco Xanto Avelli in brief

Born
1480
Died
1540
Known for
ceramicist, painter, artist, poet and faience maker
Place of birth
Rovigo
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Overview

Born at Rovigo in 1480, died at Urbino in 1540.

In detail

The field of work recorded is maiolica, ceramic and poetry.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Urbino.

Works named in the authority record are Maiolica by Francesco Xanto Avelli.

Work by Francesco Xanto Avelli is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, J. Paul Getty Museum, National Gallery of Victoria, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Art.

Sources

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    “Francesco Xanto Avelli”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1643071: Francesco Xanto Avelli

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