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The Defeat of Shylock

Image credit: Manchester Art Gallery

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Scene from Act IV, scene I of 'The Merchant of Venice', depicting the trial of Shylock by Portia. In the centre of the courtroom sits the judge in yellow robes with advisors either side of him and the court scribe at a desk immediately below. To the left of the desk stands Shylock, his head downcast, holding a dagger and facing Portia; Shylock stands to the right giving his evidence. At the feet of two men on the left, a pile of overflowing money bags are layed on the ground. Citizens of Venice stand in small groups to the left and right discussing the proceedings. Paintings are visible on the back wall of the courtroom.

Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester

Title

The Defeat of Shylock

Date

1850

Medium

oil on panel

Measurements

H 80 x W 100.3 cm

Accession number

1896.11

Acquisition method

bequeathed by Sir Joseph Whitworth, 1896

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

artist's inscription : : brc : artist's name, date : HOOK. 1850.

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