Droeshout Portrait of William Shakespeare An Experiment in Identification

By William Stone Booth

Book Overview

The book ""Droeshout Portrait of William Shakespeare: An Experiment in Identification"" by William Stone Booth is a detailed study of the famous portrait of William Shakespeare created by Martin Droeshout in 1623. The author explores the history of the portrait and the various theories surrounding its authenticity, including the possibility that it may not actually depict Shakespeare at all. Booth examines the evidence for and against the portrait's identification as Shakespeare, drawing on a range of historical and artistic sources to make his case. The book is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of art and history, and sheds new light on one of the most iconic images of the world's most famous playwright.1911. A contribution to the claim that Francis Bacon wrote the works of Shakespeare. The author shows that the Droeshout portrait of Shakespeare, that fronting the First Folio, is actually a portrait of Bacon. With 31 illustrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162582022
• ISBN13: 9781162582023
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"