Pulcinella - Bust

“Pulcinella ” Bust Pulcinella is one of the most iconic masks of the Neapolitan commedia dell'arte, and his character is full of nuances and contradictions. He is known for his laziness and insatiable voracity. he is always looking for food and will do anything for a plate of macaroniHe is an ironic and cheeky character who is not afraid to poke fun at the powerful and reveal society's backstoriesAn opportunist who uses every opportunity to his advantage, he is also a great talker, always ready to tell stories and entertain the audience.Pulcinella represents as much the flaws as the qualities of the Neapolitan people: he is comic and tragic at the same time, capable of making people laugh and reflect, he is a reliable but also arrogant character, who always manages to get by despite difficulties The theatre actor Silvio Fiorillo was inspired by Puccio d'Aniello, the name of a peasant from Acerra made famous by an alleged portrait by Ludovico Carracci of whom an engraving by