‘ARLEQUIN TOOVENAAR EN BARBIER. CHIRURGYN A LA MODE.’

– Satirical theatrical scene showing Arlequin disguised as a barber, shaving his rivals Belloardo and Capitano using flour paste. His assistant Pierot holds the bowl of flour, while Arlequin hides a club under his arm. A humorous sign above the door reads ‘CHIRURGYN a la Mode’.

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Description

Medium: Etching and engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 26.8 x 36.5 cm (10.55 x 14.37 inch). Image size: 26.8 x 36.5 cm. (10.55 x 14.37 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling. . General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

CORNELIS TROOST, PIETER TANJE, ARLEQUIN, COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE, 18TH CENTURY, THEATRE, SATIRE, BARBERSHOP | PCOM-B1-17

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

After the painting by Cornelis Troost, engraved by Pieter Tanj?. Published in 1758, Amsterdam.

State: Proof before captions.

Reference: FMH 3985-15; Rijksmuseum, RP-P-OB-65.181.

Biography engraver: Pieter Tanje (1706-1761) was a Dutch engraver known for his portraits and theatre prints. He collaborated with Jacobus Houbraken and helped spread the work of Cornelis Troost.

Biography artist: Cornelis Troost (1696-1750), one of the most important Dutch painters of 18th-century theatre life. Known for his satirical depictions of Amsterdam society and the stage.