Shylock and Jessica from the Merchant of Venice by Gilbert Stuart Newton. A bearded man in a long red robe and tall hat hands a set of keys to a young woman in a green and yellow dress within a dimly lit doorway.

Shylock and Jessica from the Merchant of Venice

Gilbert Stuart Newton

1830 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An evocative 19th-century scene depicting characters from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Living Room · Study
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Gilbert Stuart Newton masterfully captures the dramatic tension between Shylock and Jessica in this 1830 oil painting. The work features rich textures and a warm, luminous palette that highlights the intricate details of their historical costumes and the subtle play of light against the architectural backdrop.

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