Costantino Barbella (January 31, 1853, in Chieti – December 5, 1925) was an Italian sculptor, known as il Michetti della scultura.

He began his career by modeling terracotta figurines for churches and Nativity Scenes (Presepe).

In 1872, Francesco Paolo Michetti encouraged him to use stipend from the province to study at the Istituto di Belle Arti in Naples.

He was highly prolific in creating small terracotta and bronze statuary, much of it depicting country folk dancing or in animated movement.

[3] The "Costantino Barbella" Museum of Art, is located in the Palazzo Martinetti Bianchi in Chieti.