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Venice, a street, Act III, Scene III, from The Merchant of Venice
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Venice, a street, Act III, Scene III, from The Merchant of Venice
KW323336 Venice, a street, Act III, Scene III, from The Merchant of Venice, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare (1564-1616); ); Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright
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This print transports us to the enchanting streets of Venice, capturing a pivotal moment from Act III, Scene III of William Shakespeare's renowned play, The Merchant of Venice. Taken from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery and published in the late 19th century, this lithograph by Richard Westall beautifully depicts the dramatic confrontation between Shylock, Salarino, Antonio, and the gaoler. The scene is filled with tension as these iconic characters come face-to-face on a bustling Venetian street. Shylock, portrayed here as a malevolent moneylender of Jewish descent, exudes an air of determination and resentment. His piercing gaze meets that of his adversaries who stand before him - Salarino representing society's prejudice against him and Antonio embodying both vulnerability and defiance. The composition skillfully captures the essence of this climactic moment in which conflicting emotions collide amidst the backdrop of Venetian architecture. As we observe this street scene frozen in time through our own private collection print courtesy of Ken Welsh at www. bridgemanimages. com, we are reminded once again why Shakespeare's works continue to resonate across centuries. Let us immerse ourselves in this visual masterpiece that encapsulates not only the artistic brilliance but also the timeless themes explored within The Merchant of Venice - themes such as justice versus mercy and prejudice versus humanity.
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