Guilty Punchinello
Tiepolo trades his usual grand religious frescoes for theatrical mischief in this scene featuring the classic Italian clown, Punchinello. A gang of figures in white suits and tall, cone-shaped hats look like they’ve been caught red-handed in a garden, with one accuser on the right pointing a finger while the others huddle in guilt or sit dejectedly. This piece is part of a rare satirical series where the Rococo master pokes fun at the absurdity of human behavior through the lens of Commedia dell'arte.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Musée des Beaux-Arts, Orléans
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