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Picture of the day

An illustration for Act II, Scene 3 of William Shakespeare's play The Winter's Tale, which recounts the story of Leontes, King of Sicilia, who becomes convinced that his wife Hermione and his childhood friend Polixenes have committed adultery and have borne an illegitimate daughter. The plot was taken from Robert Greene's Pandosto, but given a happy ending instead.Engraver: J. P. Simon; Artist: John Opie
Restoration: Adam Cuerden