Play by Shakespeare set in the Republic of Venice

The night-time tryst of Lorenzo and Jessica in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice; representing night. Engraving by I. Taylor jr after R. Smirke.

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The Merchant of Venice

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The night-time tryst of Lorenzo and Jessica in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice; representing night. Engraving by I. Taylor jr after R. Smirke.