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Commedia Dell Arte Collection (#6)

Step into the world of Commedia dell'Arte, where laughter and chaos reign supreme

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Peppe Nappa (Pierrot or Peppe-Nappa) draws from 'Masques et bouffons'

Peppe Nappa (Pierrot or Peppe-Nappa) draws from "Masques et bouffons"
LSE4090634 Peppe Nappa (Pierrot or Peppe-Nappa) draws from " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, prints by A

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Pulcinella (Polichinelle), 1685 - From 'Masques et bouffons'(Italian comedy)

Pulcinella (Polichinelle), 1685 - From "Masques et bouffons"(Italian comedy)
LSE4090598 Pulcinella (Polichinelle), 1685 - From " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, prints by A

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: fart27522

fart27522
FAR4227248 fart27522 by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Mondo Novo - Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804) - ca 1764-1765 - Oil on canvas - 34x58

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Letter A and P for Harlequin and Pierrot. Frontispice of the abecedary (alphabet

Letter A and P for Harlequin and Pierrot. Frontispice of the abecedary (alphabet
DUV4200751 Letter A and P for Harlequin and Pierrot. Frontispice of the abecedary (alphabet) of the Theatral Museum. Imaging of Epinal, circa 1830. Dim: 37, 7x47, 5cm

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Mumm collection in Reims (Champagne Ardennes)

Mumm collection in Reims (Champagne Ardennes)
XEE4106770 Mumm collection in Reims (Champagne Ardennes). by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mumm collection in Reims (Champagne Ardennes).); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Costume and theatre character: Pantalone (Pants, doctor) Tire from '

Costume and theatre character: Pantalone (Pants, doctor) Tire from "
LSE4090620 Costume and theatre character: Pantalone (Pants, doctor) Tire from " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, prints by A

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: The Italian Serenade engraved by Gerard Jean Baptiste Scotin (1671-1716), after Watteau

The Italian Serenade engraved by Gerard Jean Baptiste Scotin (1671-1716), after Watteau
XEE4157397 The Italian Serenade engraved by Gerard Jean Baptiste Scotin (1671-1716), after Watteau- by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Portrait of an actor, 1620-1622 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of an actor, 1620-1622 (oil on canvas)
899464 Portrait of an actor, 1620-1622 (oil on canvas) by Fetti or Feti, Domenico (1589-1624); 105.5x81 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: A Dance in the Country, c. 1755 (oil on canvas)

A Dance in the Country, c. 1755 (oil on canvas)
3493108 A Dance in the Country, c.1755 (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); 75.6x120 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: A tragedy in disguise, a young Italian worker burned alive in Switzerland, for leisure

A tragedy in disguise, a young Italian worker burned alive in Switzerland, for leisure
2815207 A tragedy in disguise, a young Italian worker burned alive in Switzerland, for leisure, by vicious rascals (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Inauguration Of The Carnival In Naples After Twenty Years That Was No Longer Being Used

Inauguration Of The Carnival In Naples After Twenty Years That Was No Longer Being Used
2798741 Inauguration Of The Carnival In Naples After Twenty Years That Was No Longer Being Used, The Arrival Of Pulcinella And Masks (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: The Characteristic Night Masquerade Party On Ice, Which Took Place Last Week In The Arena Of Milan

The Characteristic Night Masquerade Party On Ice, Which Took Place Last Week In The Arena Of Milan (Colour Litho)
2798632 The Characteristic Night Masquerade Party On Ice, Which Took Place Last Week In The Arena Of Milan (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Design for end paper of Pierrot, 1896 (litho)

Design for end paper of Pierrot, 1896 (litho)
KDC397384 Design for end paper of Pierrot, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: novel set in France during the Franco-Prussian war by Henry De Vere Stacpoole)

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Painter Buffoons (oil on panel)

Painter Buffoons (oil on panel)
XMN244116 Painter 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

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Pierrot and Pierrette in a nest (b / w photo)

Pierrot and Pierrette in a nest (b / w photo)
3091206 Pierrot and Pierrette in a nest (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot and Pierrette in a nest)

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Scaramuccia (Scaramouche), 1645 - in 'Masques et bouffons'

Scaramuccia (Scaramouche), 1645 - in "Masques et bouffons"
LSE4090641 Scaramuccia (Scaramouche), 1645 - in " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, etchings by A

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Harlequin costume and mask in 1855, female character of Harlequin in the commedia

Harlequin costume and mask in 1855, female character of Harlequin in the commedia
LSE4090633 Harlequin costume and mask in 1855, female character of Harlequin in the commedia dell arte. Engraving by A. Manceau from " Masques et Bouffons"

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Colombine, 1683, 'Masques et bouffons'(Italian comedy)

Colombine, 1683, "Masques et bouffons"(Italian comedy)
LSE4090624 Colombine, 1683, " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, etchings by A

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Fritellino From 'Masques et bouffons'(Italian comedy)

Fritellino From "Masques et bouffons"(Italian comedy)
LSE4090664 Fritellino From " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, etchings by A. Manceau, preface by Georges Sand, Paris, Michel Levy FrAres, 1860

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Narcisino, 1650. From 'Masques et bouffons'(Italian comedy)

Narcisino, 1650. From "Masques et bouffons"(Italian comedy)
LSE4090642 Narcisino, 1650. From " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, etchings by A

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Harlequin (Arlechino) draws from 'Masques et bouffons'

Harlequin (Arlechino) draws from "Masques et bouffons"
LSE4090635 Harlequin (Arlechino) draws from " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, prints by A. Manceau, preface by Georges Sand, 1860

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Pierrot from 'Masques et bouffons'(Italian comedy)

Pierrot from "Masques et bouffons"(Italian comedy)
LSE4090631 Pierrot from " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, etchings by A. Manceau, preface by Georges Sand, Paris, Michel Levy FrAres, 1860

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Personification de la commedia del arte. - Frontispice de 'Masques et bouffons'

Personification de la commedia del arte. - Frontispice de "Masques et bouffons"
LSE4090587 Personification de la commedia del arte. - Frontispice de " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand (= Maurice Dudevant), engravings by A

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Commedia dell arte: Brighella character from Seraphins theatre

Commedia dell arte: Brighella character from Seraphins theatre
JLJ4586983 Commedia dell arte: Brighella character from Seraphins theatre. Polychrome wood sculpture of the Italian School of the 18th century

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Punchinellos Mother (?) Sick in Pregnancy, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)

Punchinellos Mother (?) Sick in Pregnancy, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)
3700575 Punchinellos Mother (?) Sick in Pregnancy, c.1800 (pen & ink on paper) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 35.3x47 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Punchinellos Felling (or Planting) a Tree, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)

Punchinellos Felling (or Planting) a Tree, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)
3700573 Punchinellos Felling (or Planting) a Tree, c.1800 (pen & ink on paper) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 35.3x47.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Punchinello as a Dressmaker, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)

Punchinello as a Dressmaker, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)
3700572 Punchinello as a Dressmaker, c.1800 (pen & ink on paper) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 35.5x47 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Italian

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: History of Dr. Pulcinella (Polichinelle). Wood engraving of Imaging Pellerin - Epinal, sd

History of Dr. Pulcinella (Polichinelle). Wood engraving of Imaging Pellerin - Epinal, sd
XEE4133012 History of Dr. Pulcinella (Polichinelle). Wood engraving of Imaging Pellerin - Epinal, sd. Late 19th century. by French School

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Italian masks from the Commedia dell Arte: Captain Babbeo and Cucuba

Italian masks from the Commedia dell Arte: Captain Babbeo and Cucuba
GIA4744072 Italian masks from the Commedia dell Arte: Captain Babbeo and Cucuba. Anonymous 17th century. Mila, Scala Museum

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Bronze mask of the 'Commedia dell Arte'. 18th century

Bronze mask of the "Commedia dell Arte". 18th century
GIA4778158 Bronze mask of the " Commedia dell Arte". 18th century. Museo della Scala. by Italian School, (18th century); Museo Teatrale alla Scala, Milan

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Scene 8 of Act II of the comic piece 'Ritorno della villeggiatura'

Scene 8 of Act II of the comic piece "Ritorno della villeggiatura"
GIA4793599 Scene 8 of Act II of the comic piece " Ritorno della villeggiatura" (Return of the City) (1761) by Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793)

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Scene 10 of Act I of the comic piece 'Le baruffe chiozzotte'

Scene 10 of Act I of the comic piece "Le baruffe chiozzotte"
GIA4793558 Scene 10 of Act I of the comic piece " Le baruffe chiozzotte" (Baroufe a Chioggia) (1762) by Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793)

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Scene 4 of Act I of the comic piece 'La cameriera brillante'

Scene 4 of Act I of the comic piece "La cameriera brillante"
GIA4793522 Scene 4 of Act I of the comic piece " La cameriera brillante" (The brilliant maid) (1754) by Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793): tables of games

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Scene 4 of Act I of the comic piece 'L impresario delle Smirne'

Scene 4 of Act I of the comic piece "L impresario delle Smirne"
GIA4793506 Scene 4 of Act I of the comic piece " L impresario delle Smirne" (L impresario de Smyrne) by Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793)

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Scene 4 of Act II of the comic piece 'Il ventaglio'

Scene 4 of Act II of the comic piece "Il ventaglio"
GIA4793487 Scene 4 of Act II of the comic piece " Il ventaglio" (The eventel) (1764) by Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793)

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Scene 11 of Act II of the comic piece 'I rustici'

Scene 11 of Act II of the comic piece "I rustici"
GIA4793482 Scene 11 of Act II of the comic piece " I rustici" (Les rustres) (1760) by Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793)

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Commedia dell arte: 'Les saltimbanques

Commedia dell arte: "Les saltimbanques
LRI4664264 Commedia dell arte: " Les saltimbanques (Polichinelle ou Pulcinella et les acrobats) Painting by Giandomenico Tiepolo (1727-1804) 1793 approx. Sun

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Commedia dell arte: the characters of Harlequin, Il Dottore

Commedia dell arte: the characters of Harlequin, Il Dottore
LRI4646549 Commedia dell arte: the characters of Harlequin, Il Dottore, Pulcinella during a farce scene, 18th century (painting) by Italian School

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Le Mardi Gras on the Boulevard des Italians in Paris Illustration by George Emanuel Opitz

Le Mardi Gras on the Boulevard des Italians in Paris Illustration by George Emanuel Opitz
JLJ4650615 Le Mardi Gras on the Boulevard des Italians in Paris Illustration by George Emanuel Opitz (1775-1841) 19th century Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Opitz

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Commedia dell arte: the characters of Pierrot in love with Columbina

Commedia dell arte: the characters of Pierrot in love with Columbina
LRI4646538 Commedia dell arte: the characters of Pierrot in love with Columbina and threatened by Harlequin, 19th century (lithography) by Italian School

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Commedia dell arte: the characters of Harlequin and Columbina, in a scene of lazzi

Commedia dell arte: the characters of Harlequin and Columbina, in a scene of lazzi
LRI4646528 Commedia dell arte: the characters of Harlequin and Columbina, in a scene of lazzi, 18th century (painting) by Italian School, (18th century); Biblioteca e Raccolta Teatrale del Burcardo

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Commedia dell arte: a character of zanni (valet) playing lute. 18th century (painting)

Commedia dell arte: a character of zanni (valet) playing lute. 18th century (painting)
LRI4646515 Commedia dell arte: a character of zanni (valet) playing lute.18th century (painting) by Italian School, (18th century); Biblioteca e Raccolta Teatrale del Burcardo, Rome

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Commedia dell arte: the character of Pulcinella playing the guitar

Commedia dell arte: the character of Pulcinella playing the guitar
LRI4646502 Commedia dell arte: the character of Pulcinella playing the guitar, 18th century (painting) by Italian School, (18th century); Biblioteca e Raccolta Teatrale del Burcardo, Rome

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Italian comedians (Scene of the Commedia dell Arte with Pierrot (or Pedrolino

Italian comedians (Scene of the Commedia dell Arte with Pierrot (or Pedrolino
JLJ4644134 Italian comedians (Scene of the Commedia dell Arte with Pierrot (or Pedrolino) Colombine, Brighella, Pants, Harlequin and other characters) Painting by Jean Antoine Watteau (1684-1721)

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Commedia dell Arte: the royal troupe of the Italian comedy at the Hotel de Burgundy

Commedia dell Arte: the royal troupe of the Italian comedy at the Hotel de Burgundy
JLJ4658646 Commedia dell Arte: the royal troupe of the Italian comedy at the Hotel de Burgundy. Engraving from 1689 Private Collection by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: The travelling comedians, the theatre of madness Painting by Nicolas Taunay (1755-1830

The travelling comedians, the theatre of madness Painting by Nicolas Taunay (1755-1830
JLJ4658518 The travelling comedians, the theatre of madness Painting by Nicolas Taunay (1755-1830) 19th century Reims, Musee des Beaux Arts by Taunay

Background imageCommedia Dell Arte Collection: Carnival scene in the streets of Rome, 19th century (painting)

Carnival scene in the streets of Rome, 19th century (painting)
LRI4669222 Carnival scene in the streets of Rome, 19th century (painting) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Museum of Folklore, Rome




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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.