Jessica (from William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, Act II, sc.v)

"Jessica (from William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, Act II, sc.v)" is an 1828 painting by J. M. W. Turner. 



The artwork depicts Jessica, a character from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, at a window. She is wearing a large, red hat adorned with white feathers, a dark-colored jacket, and a lighter-colored, ornate blouse or bodice. Her expression is somewhat pensive or serious. The background is a rich, golden color, with hints of other colors and textures suggesting a room or building interior. The window frame is visible, and there are elements suggesting architectural details and possibly drapery or curtains. The overall style is characteristic of Turner's Romantic approach, with a focus on light, color, and atmosphere. The painting measures 0.89 meters in width and 1.195 meters in height and is housed at Petworth House.