Bickering Peaks: A Twin Peaks Podcast

Topic Introduction: What's in a face? That's the question we tackle this episode, with an auditory look at the various faces that have been purported to be of Shakespeare over the ages. Which portraits have been put forth as depictions of the Bard? Of those, which are most likely, and which have been discredited?  More importantly: Why do we care so much? List of Portraits Discussed in this Episode: The Stratford monument: In Stratford-upon-Avon, installed in 1617-1618 above the chancel in Holy Trinity Church, which is where Shakespeare is buried. The First Folio engraving by Martin Droeshout: The most famous portrait of Shakespeare, featured on the title page of the First Folio. The Chandos Portrait: Aka the sexy earring portrait. Possibly depicts Shakespeare in costume as Shylock. Definitely dates from the first decade of the 17th century. Owned by the National Portrait Gallery. The Cobbe Portrait: One of the more recently identified portraits potentially of Shakespeare. The Sanders Portrait: Maybe