The Humorous Courtier

About the show

When the Duke of Parma disappears from the Duchess of Mantua’s court, she says she will choose a husband from among her courtiers. The men compete for her favor through flattery and absurd schemes, while the newcomer Giotto and her attendant Laura guide the confusion. The Duchess eventually mocks her would-be suitors and reveals that Giotto is the Duke in disguise.