Romeinse polichinelle in vastenavondkostuum

Romeinse polichinelle in vastenavondkostuum by Charles Louis Clérisseau

Medium

pen

Dimensions

310; 199

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, midden onder, naar links: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

Behold *Romeinse polichinelle in vastenavondkostuum* (Roman Polichinelle in Shrovetide Costume), a captivating pen drawing by French architect and draughtsman Charles Louis Clérisseau (1731–1820). Measuring 310 × 199 mm, this sheet exemplifies Clérisseau's masterful use of pen on paper, a medium he employed for precise, evocative sketches during his time in Rome. The verso bears a collector's mark (Lugt 2228), underscoring its provenance and appeal to connoisseurs. The title evokes the lively world of commedia dell'arte, with "Polichinelle"—a variant of the mischievous Pulcinella character—dr...

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