Harlequin 1735 - 1749

This porcelain figurine, titled "Harlequin," was made in Vienna between 1735 and 1749. The figure, dressed in a colorful harlequin costume, stands on a small green base. The harlequin, a stock character in commedia dell’arte, is instantly recognizable by his black mask, patterned clothing, and jester's hat. This figurine, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the artistic and decorative qualities of 18th-century European porcelain.