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About the Painting:
I found this play to be pretty dark and disturbing. But since
it is catagorized as a”comedy,” I chose to show it in a
more
whimsical style manner. I focused on the four main
characters and something that
iconographically summed
up their role in the play.
Starting from the left, Shylock is shown with his bond. Antonio,
the Christian,
bears the cross as he extends his borrowed
to Bassanio (the “hunkie”
of the play). Bassanio is shown
visually selecting the simplest marraige casket,
key dangling
above it. His choice of that casket wins him the hand, and
love, of the beautiful and wealthy Portia, Christanity plays a
key role in this play. I was tickled to find some ornate trim for
for
the edges of this painting that resembles beaded crosses.
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Medium:
Oil, acrylic, gold metal leafing, hand-carved
and painted cross, ribbon, and beaded embellished trim on on gallery-wrapped canvas
Dimensions:
Edge Treatment:
Extra-thick gallery-wrapped edges are hand-painted solid
black, embellished with a fantastic, ornate, beaded trim that forms cross-like patterns. For photos of edges, please
inquire.
Framing:
Gallery-wrapped style requires no framing. Wired
and ready to hang.
Price:
Original available for purchase:
Yes
Available in Giclee:
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