Innamorati
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Innamorati were stock characters within the theatre style known as commedia dell'arte, who appeared in 16th-century Italy. In the plays, everything revolved around the lovers in some regard. These dra
Two standard servants opposite a well-dressed, unmasked woman, La Dona Lucretia, who represents innamorata
Character named "Captain Cerimonia" bows to unmasked woman named "Lavinia" who may be an example of innamorata or a female character.
Commedia dell'arte troupe I Gelosi performing, by Hieronymus Francken I, c. 1590, with innamorata represented by the actress in the center
Commedia dell'arte
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Commedia dell'arte was an early form of professional theatre, originating from Italian theatre, that was popular throughout Europe between the 16th and 18th centuries. It was formerly called Italian c
Innamorati
…Innamorati (Italian: ; lit. 'lovers') were stock characters within the theatre style known as commedia dell'arte, who appeared in 16th-century Italy. In the plays, everything revolved around the lovers in some regard. These dramatic and posh characters were present…
Eduardo De Filippo as Pulcinella, a character from the commedia dell'arte
Claude Gillot (1673–1722), Four Commedia dell'Arte Figures: Three Gentlemen and Pierrot, c. 1715
Pulcinella, drawn by Maurice Sand