Castelli Ceramics - Coppo

The work features a subject typical of the famous ceramic production of Castelli in Abruzzo. The tile is clearly inspired by an urban landscape, executed in a conventional manner that still has a medieval undertone. The turreted city, in fact, is depicted without regard for spatial rules, in a suggestive juxtaposition of buildings. The result is an enchanting image with a fairy-tale and courtly feel, reminiscent of late Gothic frescoes. It's clear that the artisan workshop that created this tile drew inspiration from the sixteenth-century phase of majolica production, which typically featured conventional depictions of urban scenes, still harking back to medieval art. The scene is framed by a beautiful decoration of bands of plant motifs and arabesques.

The creation of this tile perfectly follows the renowned ceramic tradition of Castelli in Abruzzo. A key aspect of this process is the process of dipping the terracotta in liquid majolica glaze, giving it that distinctive, shiny, glassy surface. On this generally white base, the artisan begins the actual decoration, which is executed entirely by hand, using fine-tipped brushes and metal oxides dipped in water. This gives the composition its distinctive brilliance, the turquoises, and the warm polychrome of the rest of the decoration, as we can also see in this exquisite tile. Formally, the pictorial execution follows tradition, with a lively, calligraphic touch that creates a miniature representation of the chosen subject.

The tile was crafted by a prestigious artisan workshop in Castelli, Abruzzo. The execution perfectly follows the tradition of this renowned ceramic production, both in the majolica production process and in the style and choice of subject matter of the pictorial decoration.

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