Romeinse polichinelle in vastenavondkostuum
Charles Louis Clérisseau
1731 - 1820
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...