Brothers of Giovanni Della Robbia: Fra Mattia, Luca Girolamo, Fra Ambrogio

"The Brothers of Giovanni Della Robbia" is an exhaustive scholarly examination of the artistic contributions and legacies of the lesser-known members of the illustrious Della Robbia family. Written by renowned art historian Allan Marquand, this work focuses on the professional lives and surviving works of Fra Mattia, Luca Girolamo, and Fra Ambrogio, detailing their collaborative and independent projects in the iconic medium of glazed terracotta.

The book meticulously catalogs various altarpieces, statuettes, and decorative reliefs produced during the sixteenth century, tracing the stylistic evolution of the Della Robbia workshop as it transitioned through successive generations. By analyzing specific commissions and archival evidence, Marquand provides a comprehensive overview of the religious and aesthetic motivations behind their craftsmanship. This study serves as an essential resource for understanding the persistence of the Della Robbia tradition in Italian Renaissance sculpture and clarifies the individual identities of artists often overshadowed by their more famous predecessors. It remains a vital reference for art historians and enthusiasts of the Italian Renaissance.

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