Who created "Pantalone"?

Pantalone was created by Royal Porcelain Manufactory, Naples|Aniello Ingaldo in ca. 1790.

When was "Pantalone" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1790.

What medium is "Pantalone"?

Pantalone is Hard-paste porcelain.

Is "Pantalone" in the public domain?

Yes, Pantalone is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Pantalone

Royal Porcelain Manufactory, Naples|Aniello Ingaldo

ca. 1790

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Height: 6 in. (15.2 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

Italian, Naples

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Douglas Dillon, 1982

Accession Number

1982.450.17

Tags

Men

Art Historical Context

Step into the lively world of 18th-century Italian theater with *Pantalone*, a hard-paste porcelain figurine crafted around 1790 by the Royalcelain Manufactory in, with modeling attributed to Aniello Ingal. Standing just 6 inches tall, this petite sculpture captures the quintessential Commedia dell'arte characterantalone—a scheming, miserly Venetian merchant known for his hunched posture, exaggerated features, and comically tightfisted nature. These whimsical figures were beloved collectibles, adorning the tables and shelves of Europe's elite as playful nods to popular street performances. Ha...

Pantalone

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