Francesco Antonio Xaverio Grue
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Francesco Antonio Xaverio Grue (1686–1746) was an Italian potter and painter.
Biography
Grue was born in Castelli, Abruzzo, into a family of maiolica potters and painters. His grandfather was Francesco Grue and his father was Carlo Antonio, who was also a potter.[2] In Naples, Grue produced many ceramic works, especially plates decorated with landscapes or putti in the center, and tendril or festoon borders. Wares were also often signed and dated. In 1736 he returned to his hometown and continued to work until his death in 1746.[3]
Initially sent to the Seminary of
Ospedale degli Incurabili, Naples. The ceramics depicted the illnesses treated by the contents of the ceramic jars.[4]
References
- ^ Rollin, Charles (1851). The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Grecians, and Macedonians. W. Tegg and Company. p. 110.
- ^ Treccani enciclopedia
- ^ "Francesco Antonio Xaverio Grue Brief Biography". Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- ^ Artisti abruzzesi: pittori, scultori, architetti, maestri di musica ... By Vincenzo Bindi, (1883); Naples, Comm G De Angelis E Figlio , Tipografi de SM il Re D'Italia, Portamedina all Pignasecca 44. Page 146-147.
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