Scaramouche

anonymous, c. 1725 - c. 1740

Scaramouche is a stock character in the commedia dell’arte. This form of comic theatre from Italy was highly popular throughout Europe during the 18th century. Commedia dell’arte figurines were produced on a large scale in the Meissen porcelain factory in Saxony. Delft factories adopted this fashion.

  • Artwork typefigure, decoratief object, mannenfiguur
  • Object numberBK-16393
  • Dimensionsheight 29 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Scaramouche

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-16393

  • Description

    Mannenfiguur van faience. Voorstellende Scaramouche, een van de mannelijke rollen uit de Commedia dell'Arte.

Creation

  • Creation

    plateelbakkerij: anonymous, Delft

  • Dating

    c. 1725 - c. 1740

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 29 cm

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