William Shakespeare Portrait - Iconic Elizabethan Playwright and Poet #1945454 (License: Personal Use)

This iconic portrait, traditionally attributed to John Taylor and known as the Chandos portrait, depicts William Shakespeare with a soft gaze, neatly trimmed beard, and elaborate white lace ruff-characteristic of late Elizabethan fashion. The muted background emphasizes his face, conveying introspection and literary gravitas. It remains one of the most reproduced images of the Bard and is housed in the National Portrait Gallery, London.

Used on educational, literary, or cultural heritage websites-especially pages about Shakespeare’s life, works, or Renaissance portraiture. Matches user intent for historical reference, academic research, or visual representation of the playwright.