Portret van toneelschrijver Carlo Goldoni 1712 - 1786

Giovanni Marco Pitteri rendered this portrait of playwright Carlo Goldoni in printmaking. In this image, Goldoni is presented as a man of the Enlightenment, with his powdered wig and confident gaze embodying the era’s emphasis on reason and individualism. As a playwright, Goldoni sought to reform the traditional Italian commedia dell’arte by infusing it with more realistic characters and dialogue. His work often reflected the social dynamics of 18th-century Venice, portraying the lives of the middle and lower classes with empathy. Goldoni once said, "My comedies are painted from nature." His plays offered a stage for the everyday person, giving voice and visibility to those often ignored. Pitteri’s portrait captures a man who dared to challenge theatrical norms and mirror society back to itself. It reminds us of the power of art to shape and reflect our collective human experience.