Commedia Dell Arte Collection (#5)

Italian masks of the Commedia dell Arte. Anonymous 17th century Milan Museo Scala
GIA4744083 Italian masks of the Commedia dell Arte. Anonymous 17th century Milan Museo Scala by Italian School, (17th century); Museo Teatrale alla Scala, Milan

Commedia dell arte: character of the Dottor Balanzone (Doctor of Bologna) (Bolonese
JLJ4586976 Commedia dell arte: character of the Dottor Balanzone (Doctor of Bologna) (Bolonese) from the Seraphin theatre. Polychrome wood sculpture of the Italian School of the 18th century

Commedia dell arte: character of Harlequin (Arlecchino) from Seraphins theatre
JLJ4586974 Commedia dell arte: character of Harlequin (Arlecchino) from Seraphins theatre. Polychrome wood sculpture of the Italian School of the 18th century

Peppe costume dressed in Harlequin for the opera "Paillasse"
JLJ4565107 Peppe costume dressed in Harlequin for the opera " Paillasse" (pagliacci, clowns) by Ruggero Leoncavallo (1857-1919) of 1892

Polichinella (Pulcinella). Painting by Carle Van Loo (1705-1765), Oil On Canvas, 1730
LSE4314625 Polichinella (Pulcinella). Painting by Carle Van Loo (1705-1765), Oil On Canvas, 1730. French Art, 18th century. Musee Jules Cheret, Nice

Coviello, 1550 - From "Masques et bouffons"(Italian comedy)
LSE4090639 Coviello, 1550 - From " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, engravings by A. Manceau, preface by Georges Sand, 1860

Stenterello draws from "Masques et bouffons"(Italian comedy)
LSE4090636 Stenterello draws from " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, prints by A. Manceau, preface by Georges Sand, Paris, Michel Levy Freres, 1860

Portrait of Mezzetin (Scapin), 1689. In "Masques et bouffons"
LSE4090596 Portrait of Mezzetin (Scapin), 1689. In " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, etchings by A

Harlequin, from "Masques et bouffons"(Italian comedy)
LSE4090638 Harlequin, from " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, engravings by A. Manceau, preface by Georges Sand, 1860

He Capitan Spezzafer (Captain Fracasse), 1668. From "Masques et bouffons"
LSE4090605 He Capitan Spezzafer (Captain Fracasse), 1668. From " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, etchings by A

In the moonlight, a representation of the popular song. Harlequin on Pierrot
XEE4153588 In the moonlight, a representation of the popular song. Harlequin on Pierrots balcony, in the moonlight. by Unknown Artist

The doctor with Mr Punch, 1828 (engraving)
5320761 The doctor with Mr Punch, 1828 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Punch)

Illustration by depicting Captain Fracasse a fictional character by Theophile
5669750 Illustration by depicting Captain Fracasse a fictional character by Theophile Gautier (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Universal History Archive/UIG; French, out of copyright

Captains Bonbardon and Grillo, 1622 (etching)
874483 Captains Bonbardon and Grillo, 1622 (etching) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); 7.14x9.21 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Postcard depicting Pierrot and his companion, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT170427 Postcard depicting Pierrot and his companion, c.1900 (colour litho) by Hardy, Florence (c.1860-1933); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English

Turlupin (coloured engraving)
XZO180308 Turlupin (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Punchinellos Outside a Circus, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)
3700574 Punchinellos Outside a Circus, c.1800 (pen & ink on paper) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 34.9x46.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Italian

The Burial of Punchinello, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)
3700567 The Burial of Punchinello, c.1800 (pen & ink on paper) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 35.3x47.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Italian

Harlequin (chromolitho)
2817036 Harlequin (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harlequin. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

The inspirational war of fashion (Colour Litho)
2808806 The inspirational war of fashion (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The inspirational war of fashion)

Pulcinella eating maccheroni on a donkey, 19th century (watercolour)
LRI4628848 Pulcinella eating maccheroni on a donkey, 19th century (watercolour) by Italian School, (19th century); Museo Nazionale delle Paste Alimentari, Fondazione Agnesi, Rome

Harlequin Statue - Porcelain, 18th century
LRI4646483 Harlequin Statue - Porcelain, 18th century by Unknown artist, (18th century); Meissen, Saxony, Germany; (add.info)

Commedia dell arte: character of Il Capitano. 18th century (majolica)
LRI4646466 Commedia dell arte: character of Il Capitano. 18th century (majolica) by Italian School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Grotesque characters of the Commedia dell arte in a barn decor
LRI4646419 Grotesque characters of the Commedia dell arte in a barn decor, 17th century (painting) by Italian School, (17th century); Biblioteca e Raccolta Teatrale del Burcardo, Rome

Polichinelle in Pink, 1879 (oil on canvas)
CH402550 Polichinelle in Pink, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91); 42.5x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Polichinelle a la Rose; ); Photo eChristies Images; French

Punchinellos on Swings, making Music and doing Acrobatics in a Landscape (oil on canvas)
CH401857 Punchinellos on Swings, making Music and doing Acrobatics in a Landscape (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Domenico (1727-1804) (circle of); height:99.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Seated Actor in the Role of Capitano, c. 1634-36 (pen and ink on paper)
3704037 Seated Actor in the Role of Capitano, c.1634-36 (pen and ink on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 18.2x15.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

La Commedia dell Arte (oil on panel)
3679093 La Commedia dell Arte (oil on panel) by Beschey, Balthasar (1708-76); 32.3x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a pair, see also image 3679095); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish

Musician Buffoons (oil on panel)
XMN244117 Musician Buffoons (oil on panel) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 16.5x22 cm; Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; eMusee de Picardie, Amiens; French, out of copyright

Harlequin, 1890 (oil on canvas)
LEF221943 Harlequin, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 92x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; French, out of copyright

Design for reverse cover of Pierrot, 1896 (litho)
KDC397386 Design for reverse cover of Pierrot, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Polcinello keeps school in a barn (pen & ink on paper)
CTS413033 Polcinello keeps school in a barn (pen & ink on paper) by Ghezzi, Pier Leone (1674-1755); 26.8x34.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Puccio d Aniello)

Pierrot, from Masques et Bouffons by the artist, engraved by A
CHT170422 Pierrot, from Masques et Bouffons by the artist, engraved by A. Manceau, 1860 (coloured engraving) by Sand, Baron Dudevant Jean Francois Maurice (1823-89); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Portrait of Jean Charles Deburau (1829-73) as Pierrot (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
CHT163452 Portrait of Jean Charles Deburau (1829-73) as Pierrot (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de la Comedie Francaise, Paris

"The snack with the masks"Comedians wearing Commedia dell
AIS5369263 " The snack with the masks" Comedians wearing Commedia dell arte costumes around a table where biscuits and wine are served, 18th century (painting) by Longhi

Travelling comic actors Characters, 1793 (painting)
LRI4606102 Travelling comic actors Characters, 1793 (painting) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Prado, Madrid

Francesco Andreini (circa 1548-1624) Italian actor and playwright of the Commedia
GIA4710559 Francesco Andreini (circa 1548-1624) Italian actor and playwright of the Commedia dell arte. Engraving in " Le Bravure del Capitano Spavento", Venice 1624 by Unknown Artist

Commedia dell arte: "Masks of the Italian dance comedy"
GIA4716201 Commedia dell arte: " Masks of the Italian dance comedy" Anonymous painting of the 17th century - Milan, museo del teatro alla Scala by Unknown Artist

The actors of the Italian Comedie (commedia dell arte
JLJ4674073 The actors of the Italian Comedie (commedia dell arte) or the Italian theatre (including Pierrot and Harlequin). Painting by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743), 18th century. Oil on wood

Scene 10 of Act II of the comic piece "The avventure della villeggiatura"
GIA4793452 Scene 10 of Act II of the comic piece " The avventure della villeggiatura" (The Adventures of the City) (1756) by Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793): game tables

Last scene of Act III of the comic piece "Il ventaglio"
GIA4793491 Last scene of Act III of the comic piece " Il ventaglio" (The eventel) (1764) by Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793)

Costume design for Columbine, from Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (colour litho)
STC133614 Costume design for Columbine, from Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Russian, out of copyright

La Surprise, 1718-19 (oil on panel)
5242328 La Surprise, 1718-19 (oil on panel) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 36.4x28.2 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Mezzetin, from the commedia dell arte)

The Italian Comedy - Peinture de Jean Antoine (Jean-Antoine) Watteau(1684-1721)
FIA5402321 The Italian Comedy - Peinture de Jean Antoine (Jean-Antoine) Watteau(1684-1721), after 1716 - Oil on canvas, 37x48 - Staatliche Museen, Berlin by Watteau

Judy urges Mr Punch to take the child, 1828 (engraving)
5320759 Judy urges Mr Punch to take the child, 1828 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Step into the world of Commedia dell'Arte, where laughter and chaos reign supreme. In this 19th-century painting, Pulcinella, the iconic character known for his wit and mischief, shares a plate of pasta with a little Pulcinella, passing on the traditions to the next generation. Carnival is here. It's a day of madness filled with disguises, confetti raining down from above, and colorful coils twirling in the air. The spirit of revelry takes over as people come together to celebrate this joyous occasion. Leandre just smashed a guitar on Matamores' head - an illustration capturing one of those hilarious moments that make Commedia dell'Arte so unforgettable. The exaggerated gestures and expressions bring out the comedic essence of these characters. The Spirit of Burlesque comes alive in this 1868 print. It showcases the playful nature and satirical humor that defines this art form. With its witty commentary on society's follies, it invites us to laugh at ourselves. Don Juan and the commander gather for a banquet in this watercolor painting. As they indulge in food and drink, their antics unfold with uproarious consequences. This scene captures both the elegance and absurdity that are hallmarks of Commedia dell'Arte. Punchinello finds himself carried off by an eagle in this whimsical chalk drawing. Such unexpected twists add an element of surprise to these performances while keeping audiences engaged throughout. In Arlequin's oil-on-canvas portrait from 1925, we see his mischievous grin as he prepares for another round of pranks. His vibrant costume reflects his lively personality as he continues to entertain us with his antics. Maccheroni Pianigiani beckons us with its enticing poster from 1922 - inviting us into a world full of laughter and entertainment where every bite is savored alongside each performance.