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Shylock and Jessica from The Merchant of Venice, Act II, Scene ii, 1830
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Shylock and Jessica from The Merchant of Venice, Act II, Scene ii, 1830
XYC159664 Shylock and Jessica from The Merchant of Venice, Act II, Scene ii, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Newton, Gilbert Stuart (1794-1835); 88.9x74.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, USA; British, out of copyright
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This print captures a poignant moment between Shylock and Jessica from Act II, Scene ii of Shakespeare's timeless play, The Merchant of Venice. Painted by Gilbert Stuart Newton in 1830, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures 88.9x74.9 cm and is housed at the Yale Center for British Art. In this scene, we witness the complex relationship between father and daughter unfold before our eyes. Shylock, portrayed as a moneylender with Jewish heritage, holds a money bag tightly in his hand while gazing intently at Jessica. His stern expression suggests the weight of their strained bond due to conflicting beliefs and societal prejudices. Jessica stands beside her father with an air of melancholy surrounding her delicate features. As Shylock's only child, she yearns for freedom from her father's strict control and seeks solace outside their confined world. Newton masterfully captures the essence of these characters' internal struggles through his skilled brushwork and attention to detail. This painting serves as a powerful reminder of themes such as usury and the infamous pound of flesh that permeate throughout Shakespeare's work. Displayed within the Yale Center for British Art thanks to generous support from the Paul Mellon Fund, this artwork continues to inspire contemplation on identity, family dynamics, and cultural tensions that remain relevant even today.
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