Isabella Andreini — writer and actor

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Creator(s):
Andreini, Isabella
Title:
Lettere d'Isabella Andreini Padouana
Publication/Origin:
Venice: Marc' Antonio Zaltieri, 1607
Description:
Isabella Andreini was the most celebrated commedia dell’arte actor of her time, and with her husband managed and was a member of the celebrated Gelosi theatrical troupe. Andreini was admitted into the Accademia degli Intenti in Pavia, and though she was involved in theater, she still managed to cultivate an image of a virtuous woman.
Citation:
Andreini, Isabella, Lettere d'Isabella Andreini Padouana, Venice: Marc' Antonio Zaltieri, 1607, Lisa Unger Baskin Collection, Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University. Accessed March 28, 2024, https://exhibits.library.duke.edu/exhibits/show/baskin/item/3969