Commedia Dell Arte

This etching is part of Balli di Sfessania, Jacques Callot’s celebrated series depicting grotesque dancers inspired by the Neapolitan commedia dell’arte tradition. The figures Capita...

Pierrot's often frustrated pursuit of Columbine, coupled with his never-to-be-vanquished unworldly naïveté—have conspired to lift him out of the circumscribed world of the Commedia d...

The figures represent the classic commedia dell'arte characters of Pierrot and Pierrete or general minstrel/clown figures.

In the 17th century, declining demand for narrative istoriato wares prompted the development of the arlecchini genre. Inspired by the Commedia dell’Arte stock character Arlecchino, t...

Pierrot originated as a stock character in 16th-century italian commedia dell'arte and was later adapted by french mime Jean-Gaspard Deburau into the clown made universally recogniza...

Among the three short films Reynaud screened through his praxinoscope was Pauvre Pierrot (Poor Pierrot), a story of Pierrot courting Columbine based on the timeless archetypal love t...

Rendered with a contemplative expression and dressed in a traditional ruffled costume adorned with pom-pom buttons, the figure captures the melancholy elegance associated with the cl...

Here, the panels feature fine arabesque designs along with two figures from the Commedia dell’Arte (Harlequin and Columbine) adorning the mirrored sections.

These whimsical sculptures have been made by master glassblowers for over a century, often inspired by the colorful characters of the Commedia dell'arte. Hand-blown colorfu...

The story is a variation of commedia dell'arte, a form of Italian comic theater with masked characters.

Reading "Columbine Se Croit Fine", the poster depicts characters from the Commedia dell'arte, a well-known theatre from Italy and mainland Europe.

Among the finely detailed characters of Nymphenburg's dramatis personae, this one appears to resemble the factory's "Scaramouche", a clown character drawn from the Commedia dell'arte...

The male figure is depicted wearing a broad-brimmed hat festooned with fruit and floral garlands — a motif rooted in the Baroque and Commedia dell'Arte traditions — with a pointed go...

Pulcinella is a classical character that originated in the Commedia dell’Arte of the 17th century and became a popular character in Neapolitan puppetry.

The piece represents a character from the Commedia dell'arte, holding a mandolin. He wears a harlequin costume with checked trousers, a two-tone red and white cape, and a pointed hat.

A finely dressed couple engages in flirtatious courtship in this early 20th-century Meissen porcelain inspired by the 18th-century Commedia dell’Arte. The work depicts a European wom...

Calogero’s fascination with carnival imagery and romanticized European architecture is fully evident here, evoking the timeless pageantry of Venice and the commedia dell’arte traditi...

Ad esempio l'abbigliamento del vecchio padre rimanda alla figura di Pantalone, il personaggio della Commedia dell'arte che cerca di imporre alla bella figlia Rosaura un matrimonio di...

Harlequin, the most discriminating character from the Italian commedia dell'arte, is the main inspiration behind this brand new decoration which has already become one of our strong ...

The company's production, which mainly relies on external artists including the painter Giuseppe Santomaso, includes both modern ceramics, often inspired by the tradition of the Ital...

Realizzato in legno di noce per garantirne la massima resistenza strutturale e intagliato come caricatura di un personaggio della tradizione popolare, il volto dal naso pronunciato e...

Nella parte sinistra della composizione, su una sorta di palco antistante ad un portale decorato con bassorilievi, sei  figure di teatranti, attori della commedia dell'arte: un denti...

Possibly French or Italian in origin, this unusual and whimsical sculpture captures the enduring appeal of the Pierrot figure, a beloved character of European theatre and commedia de...

The title Detail from Pulcinella with Applause refers to Hockney's artistic interpretation of a scene from the classic commedia dell'arte character Pulcinella. Pulcinella is often de...

Realizzato in legno di noce per garantirne la massima resistenza strutturale e intagliato come caricatura di un personaggio della tradizione popolare, L’accurato intaglio del volto d...

Realizzato in legno di noce per garantirne la resistenza e intagliato come caricatura di un personaggio della tradizione popolare, l’accurato intaglio del volto dal naso pronunciato...

This style is rooted in Commedia Dell'Arté, a masked form of theatre rooted in Italy spanning the 1500s through the 1700s.

This piece is named after the most entertaining multifaced Commedia Dell’Arte character Harlequin. Consisting curvy and straight lines, it emphasizes the contrasts coming together in...

Not a circus clown. A commedia dell'arte Harlequin — theatrical, mischievous, and immediately striking.

His subjects are diverse, ranging from trompe-l'œil still lifes that evoke memory and decay to theatrical scenes from the Commedia dell'Arte, where figures dressed in vibrant costume...

Pierrot, a timeless figure from the Commedia dell'Arte, is known for his melancholic demeanor and unrequited love.

For her spring 1939 Commedia dell' arte collection, Schiaparelli had been inspired by Man Ray's 1939 painting, "Le Beaux Temps," designing a patchwork harlequin coat based on the pai...

For her spring 1939 Commedia dell' arte collection, Schiaparelli had been inspired by Man Ray's 1939 painting, "Le Beaux Temps," designing a patchwork harlequin coat based on the pai...

Inspired by classic commedia dell'arte motifs and mid-20th-century decorative arts, this double-sided screen offers visual interest from every angle, making it equally suited for tra...

Nella parte sinistra della composizione, su un palco antistante ad un portale decorato con bassorilievi, sei figure di teatranti, attori della commedia dell'arte: un dentista all'ope...

These are masks from the ancient Commedia dell'Arte, a theatrical genre that found its celebration during the traditional Carnival, the key event that made Venice famous, combining t...

Their turbanned headdresses and hand-on-hip poses enhance the sense of movement and personality, evoking influences from commedia dell’arte, Moorish pageantry, or 19th-century theatr...

#5313 The group includes a variety of classic commedia dell’arte-inspired characters, including a harlequin in diamond-pattern costume and other theatrical clown forms, each with ...

Identified by their captions as Pasquariello Truonno and Meo Squaquara, the characters embody the acrobatic energy and satirical spirit of the commedia dell’arte tradition. Callot’s...

His subjects are diverse, ranging from trompe-l'œil still lifes that evoke memory and decay to theatrical scenes from the Commedia dell'Arte, where figures dressed in vibrant costume...

His figures have a theatrical air, especially those with the appearance of Pierrot and Columbine and other Commedia dell'Arte characters. Consciously flirting with the decorative, Bo...

For her spring 1939 Commedia dell' arte collection, Schiaparelli had been inspired by Man Ray's 1939 painting, "Le Beaux Temps," designing a patchwork harlequin coat based on the pai...

These marionettes almost certainly formed part of such a private aristocratic theatre. Commedia dell'Arte The figures represent characters from Commedia dell'Arte, Italy's celebrat...

The first painting shows a comic character wearing a red costume with pompoms, a wide white collar and a pointed hat - an evocation of the clown or a character from the commedia dell...

In L’Enterrement de Pierrot, Matisse reimagines the classic Commedia dell’arte figure in a dynamic, abstracted composition full of emotional depth and theatricality.

#5418 One figure wears a stylized tricorne hat evocative of Commedia dell’Arte and Pierrot influences, while the companion figure features flowing draped garments and an upward ex...

The perfectly scaled burled walnut side table Columbina is named after one of the leading female characters in Commedia dell’Arte. Its sculptural form is driven by femininity in hold...

Harlequin, the most discriminating character from the Italian commedia dell'arte, is the main inspiration behind this brand new decoration which has already become one of our strong ...

The doll's expressive face conveys the melancholic mood typical of this commedia dell'arte character. Each piece was meticulously hand-painted by skilled artisans, making every figur...

The mischievous Harlequin, arms crossed in contemplation, wearing a grin and a mask, treading the boards of the stage, as befits his leading place in the Commedia dell'arte. Signed b...

An English, cast iron figurative door keeper, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Originating in the commedia dell'arte of 16th century Italy, Punchinello came to be known...

These characters come from Commedia dell’Arte, the 16th-century Italian theatre tradition .

The mischievous Harlequin, arms crossed in contemplation, wearing a grin and a mask, treading the boards of the stage, as befits his leading place in the Commedia dell'arte. Signed b...

In a nod to historical European masquerade traditions, each monkey wears a distinct Commedia dell'arte theatrical mask over its face—one bearing the weeping expression of Tragedy, th...

This pair would appeal to enthusiasts of Victorian novelty silver, collectors of Harlequin and commedia dell’arte motifs, and connoisseurs of symbolic decorative arts.

Lunar discovery, original title Scoperta Lunare, is a fun lithograph that represents the arrival on the Moon of Pulcinella , the traditional Neapolitan mask created during the seco...

The figures—rendered in a spirited, theatrical manner—recall commedia dell’arte and pastoral traditions long favored in Venetian painted furniture.

Permanence in the moon, original title Permanenza nella Luna, is a fun lithograph that represents the arrival on the Moon of Pulcinella , the traditional Neapolitan mask created du...

'Harlequin' is a well-known Zanni character type from the Italian Commedia dell'arte and his role was to be a light-hearted, nimble and astute servant.

The characters are then all transformed into those of the Italian Commedia dell’arte, with the lovers becoming Harlequin and Columbine.