PANTALONE

Pantalone is one of the most famous characters of the Commedia dell'arte. He represents the typical Venetian Merchant of the XVI° century.
The name seems to derive from the action of "planting the Lion's flag" into the grove when Venetian militaries won a battle: pianta–Leone panta–Leone. Others think that the name "Pantaleone" comes from a Greek clown mentioned in the works of Atheneus.
Known also as Magnifico, Pantaleone has snug tights, a black–hooked-nose mask, a little beard and a bag to which he hangs a knife (called "Pisoltese") used by Venetian Merchants.
As for his character, he is a heartbreaker always hunting preys such as courtesans, servants and young ladies.

GNAGA

Gnaga is another typical Venetian Mask. It is generally represented by a man disguised as a woman; the mask covers eyes and nose in order to appear more feminine. During the Serenissima it was specially used by homosexuals who went around Venice's streets getting a very womanly look.

BAUTA

Bauta is a completely white mask. Very often a black cloak is worn with the mask. It is used both by men and women. Married women were forced to use it when they went to the theatre, but it wasn't required for young females. This was beacause its shape allows the face to be completely covered.
Bauta was mostly used in order to keep a secret identity during the Carnival.

MORETA

Moreta is a feminine mask. It was originally French, but the Venetians started to use it because of its elegance and polish. It was made of black and white velvet with veils of tulle on its side.