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Merchant Of Venice Collection

"The Merchant of Venice: A Captivating Tale of Love, Justice, and Prejudice" Step into the enchanting world of "The Merchant of Venice

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Title page for an illustrated version of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice

Title page for an illustrated version of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice
5307580 Title page for an illustrated version of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.; (add.info.: Title page for an illustrated version of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: A scene from William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice

A scene from William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice
5307577 A scene from William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a scene from William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Photo shows the cast of Merchant of Venice outside the National Theatre as the finishing

Photo shows the cast of Merchant of Venice outside the National Theatre as the finishing touches are put to it before opening

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: The Merchant of Venice, 1890 (litho)

The Merchant of Venice, 1890 (litho)
KW428137 The Merchant of Venice, 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (c.1564-1616)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Portia (oil on canvas)

Portia (oil on canvas)
990284 Portia (oil on canvas) by Corneille, Michel des Gobelins (1642-1708); 64.8x52.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia. Corneille, Michel des Gobelins (1642-1708). Oil on canvas

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: The Merchant of Venice (engraving)

The Merchant of Venice (engraving)
3652509 The Merchant of Venice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant of Venice)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Portia and Bassanio-from the 'Merchant of Venice', 1865 (oil on canvas)

Portia and Bassanio-from the "Merchant of Venice", 1865 (oil on canvas)
1079387 Portia and Bassanio-from the " Merchant of Venice", 1865 (oil on canvas) by Gray, Henry Peters (1819-1877); 61x50.8 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: After the Trial, Antonio receiving the Congratulations of his Friends

After the Trial, Antonio receiving the Congratulations of his Friends, "Merchant of Venice"(engraving)
1099983 After the Trial, Antonio receiving the Congratulations of his Friends, " Merchant of Venice" (engraving) by Wallis

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Shylock after the Trial, Merchant of Venice (engraving)

Shylock after the Trial, Merchant of Venice (engraving)
727445 Shylock after the Trial, Merchant of Venice (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shylock after the Trial, Merchant of Venice)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Mr Macready as Shylock (engraving)

Mr Macready as Shylock (engraving)
819471 Mr Macready as Shylock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Macready as Shylock, Act I Scene 3, in The Merchant of Venice)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: The Merchant of Venice: On the Rialto (engraving)

The Merchant of Venice: On the Rialto (engraving)
664417 The Merchant of Venice: On the Rialto (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant of Venice: On the Rialto)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice, Act III, Scene 3 (chromolitho)

Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice, Act III, Scene 3 (chromolitho)
5213843 Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice, Act III, Scene 3 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merchant of Venice, Act III, Scene 3)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Portia, Merchant of Venice

Portia, Merchant of Venice
LLM462431 Portia, Merchant of Venice by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia, Merchant of Venice)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Mr Foote in the Character of the Devil in The Devil Upon Two Sticks (Act I)

Mr Foote in the Character of the Devil in The Devil Upon Two Sticks (Act I)
CWA97269 Mr Foote in the Character of the Devil in The Devil Upon Two Sticks (Act I); Mr Foote in the Character of the Doctor in The Devil Upon Two Sticks ; Mr Foote in the Character of Mrs Cole in

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Shylock. Is that the law?

Shylock. Is that the law?
LLM455168 Shylock. Is that the law? by Dudley, Robert (fl.1865-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shylock. Is that the law? Merchant of Venice, Act IV, Scene I)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: 'Permissive'Government (engraving)

"Permissive"Government (engraving)
2777107 " Permissive" Government (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Permissive" Government. Cartoon, 21 August 1875)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Plays at Windsor Castle, Shakspeares 'Merchant of Venice, 'performed before Her Majesty

Plays at Windsor Castle, Shakspeares "Merchant of Venice, "performed before Her Majesty
1617854 Plays at Windsor Castle, Shakspeares " Merchant of Venice, " performed before Her Majesty, produced under the Direction of Mr Charles Kean (engraving) by English School

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare (engraving)

Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare (engraving)
1098383 Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare (engraving) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Portia and Nerissa on the Morning of the Trial (engraving)

Portia and Nerissa on the Morning of the Trial (engraving)
1060793 Portia and Nerissa on the Morning of the Trial (engraving) by Wallis, Henry (1830-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia and Nerissa on the Morning of the Trial)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: The Trial Scene from the 'Merchant of Venice'as performed at Oxford by Members of

The Trial Scene from the "Merchant of Venice"as performed at Oxford by Members of the Philothespian Club
1044645 The Trial Scene from the " Merchant of Venice" as performed at Oxford by Members of the Philothespian Club (engraving) by English School

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Despatch from Trebizond;Some news is come that turns their countenances

Despatch from Trebizond;Some news is come that turns their countenances
658271 Despatch from Trebizond; Some news is come that turns their countenances - Shakespeare, c.1873 (oil on canvas) by Wallis

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Shylock, 1897 (oil on canvas)

Shylock, 1897 (oil on canvas)
CH402501 Shylock, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Grutzner, Eduard von (1846-1925); 46x38.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: The North v South Football Match at Bristol, on 15 December (engraving)

The North v South Football Match at Bristol, on 15 December (engraving)
1600475 The North v South Football Match at Bristol, on 15 December (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The North v South Football Match at Bristol)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Irving as Shylock (engraving)

Irving as Shylock (engraving)
2808024 Irving as Shylock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irving as Shylock.); © Look and Learn

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Portia, 1900s (colour litho)

Portia, 1900s (colour litho)
2920269 Portia, 1900s (colour litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeares Heroines Ernest Nister 1900s Wal Paget (1863-1935)); British, out of copyright

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Shylock (engraving)

Shylock (engraving)
818698 Shylock (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shylock After the Trial, Merchant of Venice)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: The Casket Scene (engraving)

The Casket Scene (engraving)
729591 The Casket Scene (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Casket Scene - Merchant of Venice. Engraving by W Hollidge from the picture by F Barth)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Carnival of the Mardi-Gras at New Orleans, USA (engraving)

Carnival of the Mardi-Gras at New Orleans, USA (engraving)
1044096 Carnival of the Mardi-Gras at New Orleans, USA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnival of the Mardi-Gras at New Orleans, USA)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Mr Henry Irving as Shylock (gravure)

Mr Henry Irving as Shylock (gravure)
671572 Mr Henry Irving as Shylock (gravure) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Henry Irving as Shylock)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: How the Old Actors dressed 'Shakspere'(engraving)

How the Old Actors dressed "Shakspere"(engraving)
1604087 How the Old Actors dressed " Shakspere" (engraving) by Boyne, John (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: How the Old Actors dressed " Shakspere")

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: The Rialto at Venice (engraving)

The Rialto at Venice (engraving)
3650003 The Rialto at Venice (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rialto at Venice. Merchant of Venice, Act I, Scene III. From an ancient print)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: A Victorian greeting card of flowers and a line from Merchant of Venice, c

A Victorian greeting card of flowers and a line from Merchant of Venice, c
3604157 A Victorian greeting card of flowers and a line from Merchant of Venice, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Portia and the caskets (engraving)

Portia and the caskets (engraving)
2808058 Portia and the caskets (engraving) by Cabanel, Alexandre (1823-89) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia and the caskets.); © Look and Learn

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Merchant of Venice. Act IV-Scene I (gravure)

Merchant of Venice. Act IV-Scene I (gravure)
671954 Merchant of Venice. Act IV-Scene I (gravure) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merchant of Venice. Act IV-Scene I)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Merchant of Venice. Act II, Scene V (gravure)

Merchant of Venice. Act II, Scene V (gravure)
671953 Merchant of Venice. Act II, Scene V (gravure) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merchant of Venice. Act II, Scene V)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: The Merchant of Venice. Act II, Scene II (gravure)

The Merchant of Venice. Act II, Scene II (gravure)
671952 The Merchant of Venice. Act II, Scene II (gravure) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant of Venice. Act II, Scene II)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: The Merchant of Venice. Act I, Scene III (gravure)

The Merchant of Venice. Act I, Scene III (gravure)
671951 The Merchant of Venice. Act I, Scene III (gravure) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant of Venice. Act I, Scene III)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Portia and Shylock, Merchant of Venice, Act IV, Scene I (engraving)

Portia and Shylock, Merchant of Venice, Act IV, Scene I (engraving)
727168 Portia and Shylock, Merchant of Venice, Act IV, Scene I (engraving) by Watson, James Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia and Shylock, Merchant of Venice, Act IV, Scene I)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Kenny Meadows: The Stock-Broker (engraving)

Kenny Meadows: The Stock-Broker (engraving)
5989583 Kenny Meadows: The Stock-Broker (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stock-Broker)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Where Merchants Most Do Congregate (engraving)

Where Merchants Most Do Congregate (engraving)
1611870 Where Merchants Most Do Congregate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where Merchants Most Do Congregate)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Merchant of Venice, Act 3, Scene 2 (engraving)

Merchant of Venice, Act 3, Scene 2 (engraving)
3651538 Merchant of Venice, Act 3, Scene 2 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merchant of Venice, Act 3, Scene 2)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Shylocks answer (colour litho)

Shylocks answer (colour litho)
871995 Shylocks answer (colour litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newnes Pictorial Knowledge published by George Newnes Limited); English, out of copyright

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Portia and the Caskets. Scene from the Merchant of Venice

Portia and the Caskets. Scene from the Merchant of Venice. Private Collection

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Jessica. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Merchant of Venice

Jessica. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Merchant of Venice. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Portia. Principal female character from Shakespeares play The Merchant of Venice

Portia. Principal female character from Shakespeares play The Merchant of Venice. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: Title page for an illustrated version of William Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice

Title page for an illustrated version of William Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: MERCHANT OF VENICE. Portia appealing to Shylock for mercy in their appearance before the duke

MERCHANT OF VENICE. Portia appealing to Shylock for mercy in their appearance before the duke: engraving after Sir John Gilbert (1817-97)

Background imageMerchant Of Venice Collection: RICHARD MANSFIELD (1857-1907). English Shakespearean actor

RICHARD MANSFIELD (1857-1907). English Shakespearean actor. In costume as Shylock for The Merchant of Venice. Photograph, 1897




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"The Merchant of Venice: A Captivating Tale of Love, Justice, and Prejudice" Step into the enchanting world of "The Merchant of Venice, " a timeless play written by William Shakespeare in 1596. This captivating story takes us on a journey through the bustling streets and canals of Renaissance Venice. In this lithograph from 1890, we catch a glimpse of the vibrant setting that serves as the backdrop for our tale. The city's grandeur is further brought to life in an oil painting featuring Portia, one of the play's central characters. Her elegance and beauty are captured on canvas with meticulous detail. As we delve deeper into the narrative, an engraving portrays another pivotal moment - Portia and Bassanio standing together. Their love story unfolds amidst trials and tribulations, showcasing their unwavering devotion to one another. Antonio, our merchant protagonist who finds himself entangled in Shylock's web, receives congratulations from his friends after a grueling trial. The intensity and relief etched onto Antonio's face are palpable in this striking engraving. Shylock himself is not forgotten; another engraving depicts him after the trial - his expression revealing both defeat and resilience. Mr Macready brings Shylock to life with his powerful portrayal captured in yet another evocative engraving. Venturing beyond character portraits, an intriguing scene unfolds on Rialto Bridge - where commerce thrives alongside human drama. This engraved depiction invites us to ponder upon themes such as greed, justice, mercy, and revenge that permeate throughout Shakespeare's work. Act III Scene 3 comes alive through chromolithography; it showcases intense emotions as Shylock questions whether he truly deserves justice under Venetian law – "Is that the law?" he asks desperately. Throughout all these artistic interpretations lies Portia – wise beyond her years yet disguised as a male lawyer during Antonio’s trial – her intelligence and wit shining through.