Portret van toneelschrijver Carlo Goldoni 1712 - 1786

This etching, "Portret van toneelschrijver Carlo Goldoni," is a portrait of the Italian playwright Carlo Goldoni by Giovanni Marco Pitteri. The work shows Goldoni in a simple, formal pose, with a focus on his detailed features, wearing a black robe and white cravat. The engraving is small in size but captures the likeness of this celebrated figure in the history of Italian theater. Goldoni is known for reforming 18th-century Italian comedy with his realistic characters and sharp wit. The piece is a testament to the artistic interest in capturing the likenesses of prominent figures during this period.