Francesco Xanto Avelli

Francesco Xanto Avelli
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Known formaiolica
Francesco Xanto Avelli, "Broad-rimmed bowl with Neptune raping Theophane; arms of Pucci with an 'ombrellino'", 1532

Francesco Xanto Avelli (Rovigo, c. 1487? – c. 1542?)[1] was an Italian ceramicist. He is best known for his painted maiolica works.

  1. ^ These dates are put forth in the biography provided by the J. Paul Getty Museum; they appear, however, to be highly conjectural.