Treasures from the collection

Shakespeare in art

Over the centuries, many artists have responded in different ways to Shakespeare’s plays.

In the Shakespeare Collection there are copies of beautifully illustrated editions produced by the Birmingham School of Printing, including Hamlet.

There are also books with artwork by the world famous Spanish artists Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali.

The Merry Wives of Windsor, Shakespeare Collection, s.699.137.1937x:

Painting of an Elizabethan woman and man dancing in muted tones of purple, yellow and green. Around the edges of the painting are the words "The Merry Wives of Windsor".

Page last updated: 19 October 2023

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