Shakespeare - The Winters Tale
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Shakespeare - The Winters Tale
Shakespeare - The Winters Tale - Leontes: Still virginalling.
circa 1830
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1830s Hermione Jealous Jealousy Romance Shakespeare Shakespearean Suspicion Suspicious Tale Winters Leontes
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image, entitled "Shakespeare - The Winters Tale: Leontes, Still Virginalling," is a beautiful and intriguing representation of the Shakespearean play, "The Winter's Tale." The photograph, believed to be from the 1830s, depicts Leontes, the jealous and suspicious king of Sicilia, holding his young son, Mamillius, while standing beside his wife Hermione, who is shown cradling their other child, Perdita. The scene is set outdoors, with Polixenes, the king of Bohemia, and his retinue in the background. Leontes' jealousy and suspicion consume him in the play, leading him to falsely accuse Hermione of infidelity, resulting in tragic consequences. However, in this image, Leontes appears calm and loving as he holds his son, suggesting a moment of respite or perhaps a moment of reflection before the storm of jealousy takes hold. The title "Still Virginalling" may refer to the fact that Leontes is still holding on to his innocence and purity, despite the storm of jealousy that is about to engulf him. The image also highlights the theme of family and the bond between parents and their children. Despite the turmoil that ensues in the play, the love and connection between Leontes, Hermione, Mamillius, and Perdita remain a constant. The children serve as a reminder of the innocence and purity that Leontes and Hermione once shared, and the hope for reconciliation and redemption. Overall, this photograph is a beautiful and thought-provoking representation of Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale," capturing the themes of jealousy, family, and redemption in a single image.
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