Amore La Bella Renaissance Wall Plate by Handpainted by Francesca Niccacci

Celebrate timeless beauty and heritage with the "Amore La Bella" Renaissance wall plate, exquisitely hand-painted by Francesca Niccacci, one of Deruta, Italy's most renowned ceramic artisans. This Italian wall plate features a striking black and white Renaissance portrait of a young lady, capturing the grace and elegance of the era.

In the Italian Renaissance, decorative ceramic wall plates like this were often given as wedding gifts or engagement presents, symbolizing beauty, virtue, and love. The artwork draws inspiration from traditional Renaissance portraiture—some designs reflect the classical profile style reminiscent of Roman coins and medals, while others offer a more modern touch, portraying the sitter frontally, gazing directly at the viewer.

Add a touch of Renaissance art and Italian craftsmanship to your home décor with this timeless piece of Deruta pottery.

Francesca Niccacci is an internationally renowned artisan from Deruta, Italy known for her paintings of  traditional Renaissance art, portraiture, mythological and historical themes. She studied with Romano Ranieri, a famous Deruta master, before beginning her own school.

Italian ceramics are heirloom quality products, and can last lifetime with proper care. We have some suggestions that will preserve your majolica for years to come.

Majolica is dishwasher safe, but many people choose to hand wash their pieces as a precaution. Because majolica is a porous material, some pieces are not meant to hold liquid for a long period of time. Check for warning labels before ordering a product, as the pieces that are most notorious for "sweating" are appropriately labeled.

Majolica is sensitive to extreme temperatures, specifically boiling or freezing liquids. Pouring water with a rolling boil directly into a teapot, for example, may lead to breakage. To avoid this, temper the object. The industry standard is 620 degrees Celsius (1,148 degrees Fahrenheit). Quench the glass to cool it.

Crazing is common in well used majolica. The tiny cracks in the glaze do not affect the functionality of your majolica.

Majolica hand-crafted products should not be microwaved, as it may crack and/or break the ceramics.

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