CARD GAMES Venetian are well known for their love for gambling. Here is a Carnival scene taken from one of Carlo Goldoni's comedies: "Le Donne Gelose" (the jealous women). Typical representation of a reunion in late 18th century. Everybody wearing a mask, most often the typical bauta, engaged in a conversation, playing cards, and the eternal game of seduction.

Giovanni de Pian: highlights from Carlo Goldoni's play "Le Donne Gelose" - (1791)