Shakespeare & Delval - Othello (Standard EN)

The play is set in motion when Othello, a heroic black general in the service of Venice, appoints Cassio and not Iago as his chief lieutenant. Jealous of Othello’s success and envious of Cassio, Iago plots Othello’s downfall by falsely implicating Othello’s wife, Desdemona, and Cassio in a love affair. With the unwitting aid of his wife, Emilia, and the willing help of Roderigo, a fellow malcontent, Iago executes his wicked plan.

Read more about the play here.

A truly timeless classic from English literature, Othello has influenced many authors and artists throughout the years.

The painfully passionate and romantic atmosphere of the story makes it a perfect inspiration for painters as well, with its most famous representation being from Eugène Delacroix, who painted Othello et Desdémone between 1847 and 1849. Of course, as a painter, Julien couldn't miss this opportunity to illustrate his own vision of this story.