Unframed Oil on board (24 x 19 inches, unframed)
The painting, based on the play Much Ado About Nothing, is set in the Trinity Church Theatre, New York. In the background we see the luxurious drapes that decorate the theatre and a door that leads to the back stage, where Don Pedro and Don Jon appear. They are backlit by a strong light which helps to draw our attention to them. They are important characters to this scene. Don Pedro (Tom O’Hare) is peering through the half opened door and he is looking at Beatrice. He is clearly delighted that his match-making is working; he has united Beatrice and Benedick in their love. His satisfied smile is testament to this. Don Jon (John Lichtwalt) is standing behind Don Pedro. He appears
menacing and scheming and is watching the events before him. He is the illegitimate brother of Don Pedro and is melancholy and sullen by nature. He schemes to ruin the happiness of Hero and Claudio and is the villain of the play. His actions are motivated by his envy of his brother’s social authority. Beatrice (Chelsea LeSage) is seen on the left, facing the audience. She is in the foreground looking up with a beautiful beaming smile on her face. She has just heard Benedick declare his love for her and is overjoyed. She is also thinking that this might create a chance to get Benedick to avenge Hero, via a duel with Claudio. Benedick (Joshua Koehn) crouches on bended knee as he reveals his love for Beatrice. His hands are clasped in a pleading gesture. Their initial rejection of each other has transformed into true love.
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Ref: Much Ado About Nothing
Location: UK
Artist: Iain Will