A scene from the commedia dell'arte played in france before a noble audience, probably flemish, possibly painted by a student of frans floris, according to the art historian charles sterling (1943, p. 18). It is one of the oldest images of the commedia dell'arte in france. Pantaloon is front and center on the stage. Just to to the right and slightly behind is an actor in motley costume, identified as harlequin by both duchartre and sterling. The latter says it is "the oldest known version of harlequin's costume. ". Object Type: painting. Date: 1571 or 1572. Dimensions: height: 85 cm (33.4 in); width: 85 cm (33.4 in). Medium: painting on wood. Collection: Baron Gérard Museum. A scene from the commedia dell' arte played in France before a noble audience - Ferrone 2014 fig34
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