<P> While the iconography gives evidence of the performance style (see Fossard collection), it is important to note that many of the images and engravings were not depictions from real life, but concocted in the studio . The Callot etchings of the Balli di Sfessania (1611) are most widely considered capricci rather than actual depictions of a commedia dance form, or typical masks . While these are often reproduced in large formats, it is important to note that the actual prints measured about 2 × 3 inches . In the 18th century, Watteau's painting of commedia figures intermingling with the aristocracy were often set in sumptuous garden or pastoral settings and were representative of that genre . </P> <P> Picasso's painting The Three Musicians painted in 1921 is a colorful representation of commedia - inspired characters . Picasso also designed the original costumes for Stravinsky's Pulcinella (1920), a ballet depicting commedia characters and situations . Commedia iconography is evident in porcelain figurines many selling for thousands of dollars at auction . </P> <P> The expressive theatre influenced Molière's comedy and subsequently ballet d'action, thus lending a fresh range of expression and choreographic means . An example of a commedia dell'arte character in literature is the Pied Piper of Hamelin who is dressed as Harlequin . </P> <P> Music and dance were central to commedia dell'arte performance . Brighella was often depicted with a guitar, and many images of the commedia feature singing innamorati or dancing figures . In fact, it was considered part of the innamorati function to be able to sing and have the popular repertoire under their belt . Accounts of the early commedia, as far back as Calmo in the 1570s and the buffoni of Venice, note the ability of comici to sing madrigali precisely and beautifully . The danzatrice probably accompanied the troupes, and may have been in addition to the general cast of characters . For examples of strange instruments of various grotesque formations see articles by Tom Heck, who has documented this area . </P>

Which of the following are stock characters from italian commedia dell'arte