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Della Robbia, Sculpting with Color in Renaissance Florence
An exhibition at the MFA, Boston, through December 4, 2016, features examples of the stunning, colorful glazed terracotta sculpture of Luca della Robbia (1399/1400-1482), his family, and associated workshops. Inventor of the shimmering glazing technique that has retained its brilliance for 500 years, Della Robbia's work is stunningly shown in 46 sculptures, six of which have never before been seen in America. Examples made for private, public, and religious patrons are exhibited in themed areas throughout the show, and labels relay discoveries made through conservation and research. The exhibition travels to the National Gallery of Art and is on view there from February 5-June 4, 2017. Here is a selection of what you will see at the MFA, Boston.
