An anonymous, 18th century Venetian
painting of Zannis
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Zani is a character type of Commedia dell'arte best
known as an astute servant and trickster
Read about him here
Italien theatre costume, mid 18th century
This costume comes from Meleto Castle in Tuscany, where
there is a private theatre, which was opened in 1741. It is
a very early example of a costume made specially for the
stage and, although probably used in productions of plays,
it was also undoubtedly used for masques and other
entertainments which included dancing
V&A - and see another costume here
Jean Antoine Watteau:
'Actors of the Comedie Italienne'
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