Gagliano family

Gagliano is the name of a famous family of Italian luthiers from Naples, dating back to the early 18th century.

The Gagliano dynasty – particularly Alessandro, Nicolò I and Gennaro – are considered the high point of Neapolitan violin making.

As a youth, Alessandro worked in the shops of famed luthiers Nicolo Amati and Antonio Stradivari.

Alexandri [or Alessandro] Gagliano Alumnus Antonio Stradivarius fecit Anno 1722 (active c. 1730 – c. 1780) Naples, Italy.

The second son of Alessandro, Gennaro (also known by his Latinised name Januarius) created some well-made instruments and had a prominent position in the family.