This stunning piece of literary art captures the essence of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. This theatre poster intends to invite the viewers to explore the complex themes of justice, mercy, prejudice, and revenge that Shakespeare masterfully woven into his play.
I used the portrait of Innocent X by Velazquez as a reference for Shylock, the Jewish moneylender who demands a pound of flesh from Antonio, the merchant of Venice. Velazquez portrait is considered to be one of the finest portraits ever created, and it shows the pope’s intense expression and powerful personality. I wanted to transfer that intensity to the character of Shylock who is often, in my opinion unfairly, portrayed as a villain, so I tried to represent the most human side of him.
The timeless aesthetic of this piece make it a great literary gift for any occasion, a must have for all Shakespeare fans and theatre lovers! Give the book-lover in your life something special with this gorgeously illustrated printable poster or, you know, just treat yourself.
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The download consist on four high resolution files (PDF and JPG, 11x14 inches [27,5x35 cm] and DIN A3) so you can print this awesome design to your exact requirements!
There are some great local and online print studios that can take this download and produce really striking and cost-effective wall art... including beautiful canvas prints at really affordable prices!
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- High quality 300 dpi image
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- Frame not included
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Since custom changes do take an extra time to make, an extra cost may be applied.
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