Descrizione

The Basilica of Santa Chiarais one of the most famous churches in Naples. To make this place even more surprising is the internal cloister with its beautiful majolica, the result of the skill and quality of the Neapolitan craftsmanship.

SANTA CHIARA SERIES
Inspired by the decorations of the famous Neapolitan cloister, these tiles reproduce marine, rural and mountain landscapes, as well as scenes of life and celebration, depicted in the backs of the benches of the Cloister of Santa Chiara.
The majolica of the Cloister were created by the "riggiolari" Donato and Giuseppe Massa based on a design by the architect Domenico Antonio Vaccaro who in 1739 planned the renovation of the entire Angevin monastic complex.

Characteristics
  • Material: handcrafted terracotta with UV protection and anti-scratch treatment.
  • Dimensions: 7.87 × 7.87 × 0.43 in (20 x 20 x 1.1 cm)
  • Weight: 900 gr
  • Easy to install with any tile adhesive
  • Suitable for indoors and outdoors
  • Produced in Italy

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this listing supply one tile or a complete panel?

It is a single handcrafted terracotta tile, measuring 7.87 × 7.87 × 0.43 in (20 × 20 × 1.1 cm) and weighing 900 g.

Where do the Santa Chiara Series decorations come from?

They reproduce landscapes and scenes of daily life and celebration from the bench backrests in the Cloister of Santa Chiara in Naples. The original decorations were made by Donato and Giuseppe Massa to designs by Domenico Antonio Vaccaro.

Can the tile be installed outdoors?

It is listed for indoor and outdoor use, with UV-protection and scratch-resistant treatment. The page specifies any tile adhesive for installation.