Scène uit de Commedia dell'Arte met jongen die slaag krijgt van een man c. 1710 - 1800

This drawing, "Scène uit de Commedia dell'Arte met jongen die slaag krijgt van een man," created by Gerardus Josephus Xavery (1700-17??), depicts a scene from the Italian Commedia dell'Arte. The drawing, measuring 134 mm in height and 183 mm in width, showcases a man wielding a switch, about to strike a boy while another figure, possibly a woman, stands in the background, witnessing the scene. The detailed depiction of the characters' expressions and the natural environment emphasizes the artist's skill and provides a glimpse into the theatrical world of the Commedia dell'Arte during this period.