Description : |
Polichinel or pulcinella Mask of Venice.
PAPER-MACHE
For Comedia dell Arte or decoration. real Size of a face.
See also - " CLICK ! " :
- " The same one in WHITE to be painted
"
Some history
This character
started out as an idiot simpleton servant, like Arlecchino, but developed into a
very complex figure. He is resigned to his destiny as a poor and ugly hunchback,
but is also romantic, lovestruck and often witty and cutting and full of common
sens. He became a feature of theatrical performances only in the South of
Italy but remained a very important figure in the Venice Carnaval, as can be
seen from a number of Tiepolo frescoes. The name probably derives from "
PULCINO " (chick) and he did, in fact, speak with a sort of "cheeping"
voice. |