Derived from the famous sculpted effigy in Holy Trinity Church at Stratford-upon-Avon, this portrait shows Shakespeare wearing a doublet, winged collar, earring and goatee. Laurels behind the head form a secular halo, and the subject is surrounded by emblematic objects: a skull, Tudor rose, and volume labeled "Comedia, Tragedia, Poesia," with a plaque below lauding the Bard as poet, philosopher and actor. Engraving by Charles William Sherborn, circa 1876.

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