Gasparo Miseroni: A Milanese Master of Fantastical Ceramics Gasparo Miseroni (1518-1573) stands as a singular figure in the history of Italian ceramics, a master craftsman whose workshops in Milan produced some of the most opulent and imaginative vessels of the 16th century. While often overshadowed by his more famous cousin, Dionysio Miseroni, Gasparo’s contribution to the artistic landscape was profound, characterized by an extraordinary command of materials – particularly rock crystal, agate, jasper, and chalcedony – combined with a dazzling display of goldsmithing and enamel work. His cr…