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The classical appearance of the Harlequin stock character in the commedia dell'arte of the 1670s, complete with batte or "slapstick", a magic wand use
The classical appearance of the Harlequin stock character in the commedia dell'arte of the 1670s, complete with batte or "slapstick", a magic wand used by the character to change the scenery of the play (Maurice Sand, 1860)
A scene from the commedia dell'arte played in France before a noble audience in 1571 or 1572 (Museum of Bayeux). Pantalone is front and center, while
A scene from the commedia dell'arte played in France before a noble audience in 1571 or 1572 (Museum of Bayeux). Pantalone is front and center, while just to the right and slightly behind is Harlequin in motley costume, "the oldest known version of Harlequin's costume".
Tristano Martinelli's Harlequin costume as depicted in his Compositions de rhétorique, 1601
Tristano Martinelli's Harlequin costume as depicted in his Compositions de rhétorique, 1601
Harlequin at the Pantomime Theatre in Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark
Harlequin at the Pantomime Theatre in Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark
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Sketch of Harlequin, a popular Zanni character
Sketch of Harlequin, a popular Zanni character
A leather version of a Zanni mask, profile view
A leather version of a Zanni mask, profile view
Zanni (Jacques Callot)
Zanni (Jacques Callot)