Portia Collection

Scene from Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, The Merchant of Venice, with Portia and other characters

Uranus. Hubble Space Telescope image of the planet Uranus, showing its ring system and six of its moons. The bright moon at lower right is Ariel. Five other faint moons are seen around the rings

Title page for an illustrated version of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice
5307580 Title page for an illustrated version of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.; (add.info.: Title page for an illustrated version of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of)

Portrait of a young woman as Porcia Catonis, Second half of the 16th century. Creator: Santi di Tito (1536-1603)
Portrait of a young woman as Porcia Catonis, Second half of the 16th century. Found in the Collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Kopenhagen.

Porcia faints. Creator: Pasinelli, Lorenzo (1629-1700)
Porcia faints. Found in the Collection of the Collezione Michelangelo Poletti, Castello di San Martino, Soverzano.

Portrait of a Young Woman as Portia Catonis, 1551-1603. Creators: Santi di Tito, Agnolo Bronzino
Portrait of a Young Woman as Portia Catonis, 1551-1603

Brutus and Porcia, c. 1490. Creator: Orsi da Collecchio, Bernardino (c. 1450-c. 1532)
Brutus and Porcia, c. 1490. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

The Royal Academy Prize-painting, Trial Scene in "The Merchant of Venice", by A. B. Donaldson, 1862. Engraving of a painting. The medal for historical painting has been awarded to Mr

Dandy jumping spider (Portia schultzi) Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Portia, 1891. Artist: Fanny Bowers
Portia, 1891. The heroine from The Merchant of Venice. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave,s Hart & C

Amy Brandon Thomas (1890-1974) as Portia. Date: 1911

Sir Herbert Tree and Miss Evelyn Millard
Sir Herbert Tree (1852-1917) as Mark Antony and Miss Evelyn Millard (1869-1941) as Portia, in publicity for a production of Julius Caesar at His Majesty's Theatre in London. Date: 1910

Illustration for Shakespeare's The Merchant Of Venice (litho)
6026257 Illustration for Shakespeare's The Merchant Of Venice (litho) by Woodward, Alice Bolingbroke (1862-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I stand for my bond)

The Genius of Shakespeare, published in 1888 (chromo litho)
XND70426 The Genius of Shakespeare, published in 1888 (chromo litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches of the Fancy Dress Ball at Liverpool (engraving)
1590506 Sketches of the Fancy Dress Ball at Liverpool (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Fancy Dress Ball at Liverpool)

Trench lantern, 1914-1918. Creator: Portia
A trench lantern lighting device made of a glass bulb, with metal wick opening and a glass cover. The rope can be seen through the glass

Portia (oil on canvas)
990284 Portia (oil on canvas) by Corneille, Michel des Gobelins (1642-1708); 64.8x52.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia. Corneille, Michel des Gobelins (1642-1708). Oil on canvas

The Merchant Of Venice (engraving)
5227041 The Merchant Of Venice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant Of Venice)

The Merchant Of Venice (colour litho)
3653319 The Merchant Of Venice (colour litho) by West, Joseph Walter (1860-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant Of Venice. Portia: " Bid me tear the bond.", Act IV, Scene I)

Miss Ellen Terry as Portia (gravure)
671560 Miss Ellen Terry as Portia (gravure) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ellen Terry as Portia)

Portia and Bassanio-from the "Merchant of Venice", 1865 (oil on canvas)
1079387 Portia and Bassanio-from the " Merchant of Venice", 1865 (oil on canvas) by Gray, Henry Peters (1819-1877); 61x50.8 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Portia and Shylock in The Merchant of Venice (chromolitho)
969292 Portia and Shylock in The Merchant of Venice (chromolitho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia and Shylock in The Merchant of Venice)

Illustration for Julius Caesar (engraving)
725305 Illustration for Julius Caesar (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Julius Caesar)

"Bassanio sent Gratiano after Portia with the ring"(colour litho)
2794911 " Bassanio sent Gratiano after Portia with the ring" (colour litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Tarry a little, Jew, "said Portia, "This bond here gives you no drop of blood"(litho)
2794822 " Tarry a little, Jew, " said Portia, " This bond here gives you no drop of blood" (litho) by Rhead

Gwyneth Thomson and Helena Normanton
Two of our coming Portias. Mrs. Gwyneth Marjory Thomson, accepted by the Benchers of Lincolns Inn as a student in 1920. On the right, Miss Helena Normanton

Christabel Pankhurst defending herself in court 1908
Christabel Pankhurst shown defending the " rush" on the House of Commons and her role in it at Bow Street Magistrates Court, London

Portia spoke so sweetly of the noble quality of mercy as would have softened any heart
3949482 Portia spoke so sweetly of the noble quality of mercy as would have softened any heart but the unfeeling Shylocks (The Merchant of Venice), from Tales from Shakespeare pub

Portia, Merchant of Venice
LLM462431 Portia, Merchant of Venice by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia, Merchant of Venice)

But thou, thou meagre lead, illustration from The Merchant of Venice
IL314895 But thou, thou meagre lead, illustration from The Merchant of Venice (colour litho) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Arrest of Shylock and the Release of Antonio (chromolitho)
735580 The Arrest of Shylock and the Release of Antonio (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrest of Shylock and the Release of Antonio)

Shylock, Bassanio and Antonio (chromolitho)
735579 Shylock, Bassanio and Antonio (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shylock, Bassanio and Antonio)

Dragonflies and skimmers
Dragonflies: bar-winged skimmer, Libellula axilena 1, halloween pennant, Celithemis eponina 2, portia widow dragonfly, Palpopleura portia 3, and fulvous forest skimmer, Neurothemis fulvia 4

"Tarry a little, Jew, "said Portia (colour litho)
3651975 " Tarry a little, Jew, " said Portia (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Tarry a little, Jew, " said Portia)

Trial Scene in "The Merchant of Venice"(engraving)
1620063 Trial Scene in " The Merchant of Venice" (engraving) by Donaldson, Andrew Brown (1838-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial Scene in " The Merchant of Venice")

Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare (engraving)
1098383 Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare (engraving) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare)

Portia, Wife of Brutus (engraving)
1062644 Portia, Wife of Brutus (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia, Wife of Brutus)

Portia and Nerissa on the Morning of the Trial (engraving)
1060793 Portia and Nerissa on the Morning of the Trial (engraving) by Wallis, Henry (1830-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia and Nerissa on the Morning of the Trial)

Choosing the Casket (chromolitho)
3626455 Choosing the Casket (chromolitho) by Brundage, Frances (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choosing the Casket. The Merchant Of Venice)

Reunion of the Lovers in Portias Gardens (chromolitho)
735581 Reunion of the Lovers in Portias Gardens (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reunion of the Lovers in Portias Gardens)

Antonio Intervenes on Bassanios Behalf with Shylock (chromolitho)
735576 Antonio Intervenes on Bassanios Behalf with Shylock (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antonio Intervenes on Bassanios Behalf with Shylock)

Portia, Miss Ellen Terry (chromolitho)
730068 Portia, Miss Ellen Terry (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia, Miss Ellen Terry)

You saw the mistress, I beheld the maid, illustration from
IL314896 You saw the mistress, I beheld the maid, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c.1910 (colour litho) by Linton

Portia
LLM456367 Portia by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia. Illustration from Shakespeares Heroines (Ernest Nister, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Portia, 1900s (colour litho)
2920269 Portia, 1900s (colour litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeares Heroines Ernest Nister 1900s Wal Paget (1863-1935)); British, out of copyright

Scene from The Merchant of Venice, c. 1828 (oil on canvas)
SJS134727 Scene from The Merchant of Venice, c.1828 (oil on canvas) by Danby, Francis (1793-1861); 69.9x89.2 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Illustration for The Merchant Of Venice (chromolitho)
3642358 Illustration for The Merchant Of Venice (chromolitho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Merchant Of Venice)

Jessicas Elopement (chromolitho)
735577 Jessicas Elopement (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jessicas Elopement)

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"Portia: A Timeless Icon of Intelligence and Beauty" In the captivating scene from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, Portia emerges as a symbol of wit and grace. With her celestial presence akin to Uranus, she enchants audiences with her brilliance and charm. Amy Brandon Thomas immortalized this character in Sir Herbert Tree and Miss Evelyn Millard's stunning portrayal on stage. As the plot unfolds in the Merchant Venice trial, Portia's intelligence shines through. Just like the dandy jumping spider (Portia schultzi) found in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, she weaves intricate webs of strategy to outsmart her adversaries. Fanny Bowers' 1891 artwork captures Portia's allure perfectly. Her beauty is not limited to artistic interpretations alone; Henry Woods' depiction showcases her elegance and poise. Even lithographs illustrating scenes from Shakespeare's play highlight Portia as a central figure who commands attention. The Genius of Shakespeare publication from 1888 further solidifies Portia's place among literary icons. Her character resonates with readers across generations due to her wisdom and unwavering determination for justice. Furthermore, sketches from the Fancy Dress Ball at Liverpool depict individuals inspired by this remarkable character, and is evident that even outside theatrical performances or literature itself, people are captivated by Portia's timeless appeal. In essence, "Portia" transcends time and mediums – whether it be through theater productions or visual art forms – leaving an indelible mark on our collective imagination. She remains an emblematic figure representing intellect fused with beauty - a testament to Shakespeare’s genius storytelling ability that continues to inspire us today.