Isabella Andreini

Andreini, 1588 print

Isabella Andreini (born Isabella Canali; 1562 – 10 June 1604),[1] also known as Isabella Da Padova, was an Italian actress and writer.[2] Andreini was a member of the Compagnia dei Comici Gelosi, a touring theatre company that performed in Italy and France. The role of Isabella of the commedia dell'arte was named after her.[3]

  1. ^ Savoia 2008, p. 28.
  2. ^ Richmond, Hugh Macrae (2016). Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th Edition. Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia.
  3. ^ Bosi, Kathryn (2003). "Accolades for an actress: on some literary and musical tributes for Isabella Andreini". Recercare. 15: 73–117. ISSN 1120-5741. JSTOR 41701403.