Commedia Dell Arte Collection (#8)

The Infant Punchinello in Bed with His Parents, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)
3700571 The Infant Punchinello in Bed with His Parents, c.1800 (pen & ink on paper) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 35.1x46.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Punchinello Retrieving Dead Fowls from a Well, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)
3700569 Punchinello Retrieving Dead Fowls from a Well, c.1800 (pen & ink on paper) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 35x46.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Flogging of Punchinello, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)
3700566 The Flogging of Punchinello, c.1800 (pen & ink on paper) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 35.6x48.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Italian

Harlequin making a shadow puppet dog (b / w photo)
3091212 Harlequin making a shadow puppet dog (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harlequin making a shadow puppet dog)

Two clowns in an office (colour litho)
3096306 Two clowns in an office (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two clowns in an office)

The Italian Comedy, c. 1716 (oil on canvas)
BLY176731 The Italian Comedy, c.1716 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 37x48 cm; Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany; French, out of copyright

Characters of the Paris Carnival, c. 1840 (coloured engraving)
CHT193538 Characters of the Paris Carnival, c.1840 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Jean-Gaspard Deburau (1796-1846), 1832. Creator: Trouvé
Portrait of Jean-Gaspard Deburau (1796-1846), 1832. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Dancing Mezzetin, ca 1720. Creator: Anonymous
Dancing Mezzetin, ca 1720. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

A troupe of Italian comedians (I Gelosi), c. 1580. Creator: Anonymous
A troupe of Italian comedians (I Gelosi), c. 1580. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Winston Churchill dressed as Pierrot as he joins in with the fun and games at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, 1894

Dame mascherate, c. 1909. Creator: Ciardi, Emma (1879-1933)
Dame mascherate, c. 1909. Found in the Collection of Galleria Nuova Arcadia di Luciano Franchi, Padova

Masked Ball (Il ridotto), Mid of 17th cen Creator: Heintz, Joseph, the Younger
Masked Ball (Il ridotto), Mid of 17th cen.. Private Collection

Il secondo libro di prospettiva, 1566. Creator: Serlio, Sebastiano (1475-c. 1554)
Il secondo libro di prospettiva, 1566. Found in the Collection of Musee national de la Renaissance, Ecouen

An actor declaiming, ca. 1600. Creator: Anonymous
An actor declaiming, ca. 1600. Found in the Collection of Musee national de la Renaissance, Ecouen

Comedies de Terence by Jean de Roigny, 1552. Creator: Anonymous
Comedies de Terence by Jean de Roigny, 1552. Found in the Collection of Musee national de la Renaissance, Ecouen

The Strolling Players (Los comicos ambulantes), 1793
The Strolling Players (Los co micos ambulantes), 1793. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Pantalone, Arlecchino, Capitano, c. 1680. Found in the collection of Theatre Museum, Vienna

Casino (Il ridotto) in Venice, ca 1757. Found in the collection of Museo della Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Venezia

The Charlatan, ca 1757. Found in the collection of Fondation Bemberg, Toulouse

Piazza San Marco, 1753. Found in the Collection of Alnwick Castle

Carnival Parade in Piazza San Marco in Honour of the Conti Del Nord. Found in the Collection of Fondazione Cini, Venezia

Masked Ball. Private Collection

Commedia dell arte Scene in an Italian Landscape. Private Collection

The Italian Comedy, after 1716. Artist: Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721)
The Italian Comedy, after 1716. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Minuet. Artist: Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804)
The Minuet. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Carnival Scene (The Minuet). Artist: Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804)
Carnival Scene (The Minuet). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Casino (Il ridotto) in Venice. Artist: Guardi, Francesco (1712-1793)
Casino (Il ridotto) in Venice. Private Collection

Mondo Novo, ca 1764-1765. Artist: Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804)
Mondo Novo, ca 1764-1765. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Harlequins, 1913. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Harlequins, 1913. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Gorlovka

Columbina. Artist: Sapunov, Nikolai Nikolayevich (1880-1912)
Columbina. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The hour of the masked ball. Private Collection

Rendezvous, c. 1918. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Rendezvous, c. 1918. From a private collection

Jean-Gaspard Deburau as Pierrot, 1845. Artist: Bouquet, Auguste (1810-1846)
Jean-Gaspard Deburau as Pierrot, 1845. From a private collection

Carnival in Rome (Detail), c. 1650. Artist: Lingelbach, Johannes (1622-1674)
Carnival in Rome (Detail), c. 1650. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Pierrot Content, ca 1712. Artist: Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721)
Pierrot Content, ca 1712. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Lions House or the Venice Carnival, 1762. Found in the collection of Fondazione Querini Stampalia

The Stages Glory, circa 1731 (etching)
XJF867849 The Stages Glory, circa 1731 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1868, 0808.3540); English, out of copyright

A Street Show in Paris, 1760 (oil on canvas)
XOS1765751 A Street Show in Paris, 1760 (oil on canvas) by Saint-Aubin, Gabriel de (1724-80); 80x64.1 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: La Parade du Boulevard; ); French, out of copyright

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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.