Greetings Card : TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. Pandarus, Paris, and Helen (Act III, Scene I): wood engraving, English, 19th century
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TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. Pandarus, Paris, and Helen (Act III, Scene I): wood engraving, English, 19th century
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Media ID 7524690
Cressida Elizabethan Helen Play Roman Shakespeare Troilus Troilus And Criseyde Pandarus Will I Am
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Bring a touch of Shakespearean drama to your loved ones with our exquisite greeting cards from Media Storehouse's collection. Featuring a beautifully detailed wood engraving from the 19th century by The Granger Collection, this card showcases a captivating scene from Troilus and Cressida - Pandarus, Paris, and Helen (Act III, Scene I). This timeless work of art, now available as a greeting card, is a perfect expression of love and devotion. Impress your recipient with this unique and thoughtful gift.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This 19th-century wood engraving depicts a scene from William Shakespeare's play "Troilus and Cressida". In Act III, Scene I, we find ourselves in the presence of three significant characters: Pandarus, Paris, and Helen. The exquisite detail of this English print transports us back to the Elizabethan era, where Roman mythology intertwines with human emotions. Pandarus, known for his matchmaking skills and unwavering loyalty towards Troilus, takes center stage. His expressive face reveals both mischief and concern as he orchestrates the meeting between Paris and Helen. Paris stands tall beside him, emanating confidence as he gazes upon Helen – the woman whose beauty sparked the Trojan War. Helen herself exudes an air of allure and mystery. Her elegant attire accentuates her graceful figure while her eyes hold a hint of melancholy. This portrayal captures her complex character torn between love and duty. The artist's skillful illustration brings these characters to life on paper; their expressions evoke curiosity about their intentions within this pivotal moment in the play. As viewers delve into this print by The Granger Collection, they are transported into Shakespeare's world filled with passion, betrayal, and tragedy. This remarkable piece serves as a testament to Shakespeare's enduring legacy as well as an homage to the artistry of 19th-century English wood engravings. It is a treasure that invites contemplation on themes that resonate across time – love found amidst chaos or perhaps even lost forever.
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