The Venetian Jester.

Italy. Venice.

A bright Venetian jester mask with a mischievous look and its tongue sticking out. There is not a hint of malice in its teasing — only playfulness, spontaneity, and a desire to gently tease whoever is looking at it. Even as an adult, you can forget about being serious for a moment when you are around this mask: smile, be silly, and stick your tongue out at it in return.