Giovanni Gagliano

Giovanni Gagliano (c. 1785—1815/19) was an Italian luthier from the distinguished family of violin makers, one of four sons of Nicola Gagliano. According to one of the maker's labels, Joannes Gagliano fecit sub Disciplina Januaris Gagliani, he apprenticed with his uncle, [a8263572]. Giovanni initially began making instruments in collaboration with his elder brothers, Giuseppe and Antonio Gagliano. After around 1800, Giovanni started working independently and developed a distinguished style, notably deviating from Gagliano's family tradition. Four of Giovanni's sons became luthiers: Raffaele & Antonio, Giovanni II, and Nicola II.