Benedick Collection

BEATRICE & BENEDICT
Act V, Scene II Benedict & Beatrice: "I will live in thy heart, die in thy lap, & be buried in thy eyes." Date: 1911

Much Ado About Nothing (colour litho)
3653338 Much Ado About Nothing (colour litho) by Hughes, Talbot (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Much Ado About Nothing)

Mr E L Davenport as Benedick, Much Ado About Nothing, Act II, scene iii (engraving)
971627 Mr E L Davenport as Benedick, Much Ado About Nothing, Act II, scene iii (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr E L Davenport as Benedick)

Much Ado About Nothing (chromolitho)
3643402 Much Ado About Nothing (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Much Ado About Nothing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

"But are you sure that Benedick loves Beatrice so entirely?"(litho)
2794825 " But are you sure that Benedick loves Beatrice so entirely?" (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Benedick and Beatrice, Much Ado about Nothing, Act IV, Scene I (engraving)
727163 Benedick and Beatrice, Much Ado about Nothing, Act IV, Scene I (engraving) by Watson, James Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benedick and Beatrice, Much Ado about Nothing)

Much Ado About Nothing, Act V, Sc 4 (litho)
6022064 Much Ado About Nothing, Act V, Sc 4 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Much Ado About Nothing, Act V, Sc 4. Don Pedro)

Macready as Benedick, advancing from the Arbour, "Love Me!"(engraving)
1616878 Macready as Benedick, advancing from the Arbour, " Love Me!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macready as Benedick)

MUCH ADO: BENEDICK / C19TH
Act II, Scene III Mr. E. L. Davenport in the role of Benedick, soliloquizing. Date: Nineteenth century

Henry Irving and Ellen Terry as Benedick and Beatrice in play Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. Private Collection

SHAKESPEARE: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Beatrice and Benedick (Act I, Scene I) from William Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing. Engraving, 19th century

BENEDICK AND BEATRICE. Photogravure, 1881, after a painting by Hugues Merle

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. The American actor, Edward Loomis Davenport (1815-1877), in the role of Benedick in William Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing. Steel engraving, mid-19th century

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Beatrice and Benedick (Act IV, Scene I) from William Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing. Wood engraving, 1881, after Sir John Gilbert

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Beatrice and Benedick (Act I, Scene I) from William Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing. Wood engraving, 19th century

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Benedick eavesdropping and wondering to himself, Shall quips, and sentences, and these paper bullets of the brain, awe a man from the career of his humour

Scene from Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, depicting Beatrice and Benedick in the garden

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"Benedick: The Witty and Charming Hero of Much Ado About Nothing" In the enchanting world of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, one character shines brightly with his wit and charm - Benedick. Played by Mr E L Davenport in an exquisite engraving, Benedick captivates audiences with his magnetic presence. His chemistry with Beatrice is palpable as they engage in their famous banter, beautifully depicted in a colour lithograph. But does Benedick truly love Beatrice? This question lingers in the minds of all who witness their fiery exchanges. A lithograph captures this uncertainty perfectly, leaving us wondering about the depths of Benedick's affection for his quick-witted counterpart. As Act IV, Scene I unfolds before our eyes through an evocative engraving, we witness Benedick and Beatrice at their most vulnerable. Their hearts are laid bare as they confront their feelings amidst a backdrop of swirling emotions. In Act V, Sc 4, portrayed vividly in a lithograph illustration, we see Benedick transformed into a man deeply consumed by love. Macready flawlessly portrays him advancing from the arbour with undeniable passion etched across his face - "Love Me. " he cries out to the world. Throughout history, many actors have taken on the role of Benedick; Henry Irving and Ellen Terry being no exception. In C19th chromolithographs capturing their performances together as Benedick and Beatrice, we witness two extraordinary talents bringing these iconic characters to life once more. Shakespeare's timeless play continues to inspire artists today. An illustration depicting scenes from Much Ado About Nothing reminds us that even after centuries since its creation, this tale still resonates deeply within our souls. Benedick remains forever etched in our memories as the epitome of wit and charm - a hero whose journey towards love leaves us breathless every time we encounter him on stage or in the pages of Shakespeare's masterpiece.