About Orazio Fontana
Lived 1510 – 1571 (aged 60–61). Orazio Fontana was a painter, potter and artist.
Orazio Fontana (1510–1571) was an Italian potter and maiolica painter, who introduced istoriato maiolica in Urbino.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Orazio Fontana?
Maiolica painter from Italy (1510–1571)
When was Orazio Fontana born?
Orazio Fontana was born in 1510 in Urbania.
When did Orazio Fontana die?
Orazio Fontana died on 3 August 1571 in Urbino.
What was Orazio Fontana's occupation?
Orazio Fontana was a painter, potter and artist.
What nationality was Orazio Fontana?
Orazio Fontana's recorded nationality: Duchy of Urbino.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Orazio Fontana. https://biography.guide/orazio-fontana/
MLA: "Orazio Fontana." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/orazio-fontana/.
Chicago: "Orazio Fontana." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/orazio-fontana/.
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