Gianduja
Illustration — Gianduja, as depicted in a 19th-century print Gianduja (lang; Giandoja) is one of the masks of the Italian commedia dell'arte, typically representing a kind, honest and jovial man from the Piedmontese countryside (and specifically, Turin).
Also recorded as Giandoja
Gianduja
H. G. Montferrier · Journal des débats · Public domain
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Illustration — Gianduja, as depicted in a 19th-century print Gianduja (lang; Giandoja) is one of the masks of the Italian commedia dell'arte, typically representing a kind, honest and jovial man from the Piedmontese countryside (and specifically, Turin).
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Origins
His name is said to derive from "Gioan d'la douja" or "John of the jug" in Piedmontese language, referring to his love of wine. Alternative explanations suggest that it is derived from the French "Jean Andouille" (John Sausage). His wife is named Giacometta and their children are referred to as Giandujotti. Originally conceived as a simple farmer, over time Gianduja has evolved into a gentleman with a taste for good wine and gastronomy. Gianduja was created as a glove puppet in Caglianetto d'Asti, Piedmont, in 1808. The character then appeared as a marionette in Turin in 1843.
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Depiction
The costume for Gianduja is a heavy brown jacket with red trim, a yellow waistcoat, and green breeches. He has a tricorne (three-cornered hat) on his wig or hair, typically wearing a ponytail.
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Gianduja is associated with Italy.
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Cultural influence
Gianduja also became the namesake for a Piedmontese chocolate preparation.
Episodio del carnevale di Torino del 26 febbraio 1865
Felice Cerruti · Stampa del 1865
Mata (Adolfo Matarelli), Settembre 1864. Alla notizia del trasferimento della capitale, Torino-Gianduia si sfoga con la torre di Palazzo
Adolfo Matarelli (1832-1887) · Il Lampione
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- 1.Treccani gianduia Gianduia 6 maggio 2026
- 2.Cita Bertonasso p. 7 .
- 3.Cita Cavallo p. 31 .
- 4.cita Cipolla e Moretti p. 47 .
- 5.Cita Cavallo p. 48 .
- 6.Cita Cipolla e Moretti p. 57 .
- 7.Cita Cavallo p. 58 .
- 8.Cita Cipolla e Moretti pp. 88-102 .
- 9.Cita Albera e Cavallo p. 105 .
- 10.Cita Bertonasso p. 9 .
- 11.Cita Cavallo p. 39 .
- 12.Cita Cavallo p. 40 .
- 13.Cita Albera e Cavallo p. 59 .
- 14.Cita Cavallo p. 59 .
- 15.Associassion Piemontèisa.
- 16.Cita web https://www.piemontetopnews.it/ma-esistono-ancora-le-caramelle-di-gianduja/ Ma esistono ancora le caramelle di Gianduja?
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