Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
Join performers from the San Diego Shakespeare Society as they lead you through a magical virtual tour of some of the Museum’s most romantic works, paired with beloved sonnets and passages from Shakespeare’s plays.
Which Shakespeare sonnet or passage is your favorite? Comment below!
Special Thanks To John Tessmer and Patricia Elmore Costa
SDMA + programs are offered by the San Diego Museum of Art in collaboration with local arts institutions to create unique experiences and a deeper exploration of the art on view.
Featuring:
"Antony and Cleopatra," Act I, 4 by William Shakespeare performed by Joy Yvonne Jones
"Henry V," Act V, Scene 2 by William Shakespeare performed by Sam Young.
"Sonnet 130" by William Shakespeare performed by Sandra Maas.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream," Act IV, Scene 1 by William Shakespeare performed by Michael Rodriguez.
"Sonnet 18" by William Shakespeare performed by TaiReikca L.A.
"Troilus and Cressida," Act I, Scene 4 by William Shakespeare performed by Abigail Allwein.
Featured Artwork:
"Shrine Doors," ca. 18th Century, Tibet. Opaque watercolor on wood. Gift of Ruth Sutherlin Hayward and Robert William Hayward. 2015.3.
Charles-Édouard Boutibonne. "Return from the Promenade," 1868, Europe. Oil on panel. Gift of Mrs. Frances M. Knight. 1963.16.
"Shri Devi," 11th Century, Tamil Nadu. Bronze. Museum purchase with funds provided by the Beatrice Lynds Bequest. 2004.3.
Lucas Cranach the Younger. "Nymph of the Spring," 1540, Germany. Oil on panel. Purchased with funds provided by Toni Bloomberg; Gene and Taffin Ray; an anonymous donor and the Museum's Acquisition Fund. 2018.1.
Wiliam-Adolphe Bouguereau. "TheYoung Shepherdess," 1885, France. Oil on canvas mounted on board. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Larsen. 1968.82.
Emile-Antoine Bourdelle. "Heracles the Archer," c.a. 1909, France. Bronze. Gift of Pliny F. Munger. 1962.227.
San Diego Shakespeare Society | sandiegoshakespearesociety.org
Website | SDMArt.org
Instagram | instagram.com/sandiegomuseumofart
Facebook | facebook.com/TheSanDiegoMuseumOfArt
Twitter | twitter.com/SDMA
Join performers from the San Diego Shakespeare Society as they lead you through a magical virtual tour of some of the Museum’s most romantic works, paired with beloved sonnets and passages from Shakespeare’s plays.
Which Shakespeare sonnet or passage is your favorite? Comment below!
Special Thanks To John Tessmer and Patricia Elmore Costa
SDMA + programs are offered by the San Diego Museum of Art in collaboration with local arts institutions to create unique experiences and a deeper exploration of the art on view.
Featuring:
"Antony and Cleopatra," Act I, 4 by William Shakespeare performed by Joy Yvonne Jones
"Henry V," Act V, Scene 2 by William Shakespeare performed by Sam Young.
"Sonnet 130" by William Shakespeare performed by Sandra Maas.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream," Act IV, Scene 1 by William Shakespeare performed by Michael Rodriguez.
"Sonnet 18" by William Shakespeare performed by TaiReikca L.A.
"Troilus and Cressida," Act I, Scene 4 by William Shakespeare performed by Abigail Allwein.
Featured Artwork:
"Shrine Doors," ca. 18th Century, Tibet. Opaque watercolor on wood. Gift of Ruth Sutherlin Hayward and Robert William Hayward. 2015.3.
Charles-Édouard Boutibonne. "Return from the Promenade," 1868, Europe. Oil on panel. Gift of Mrs. Frances M. Knight. 1963.16.
"Shri Devi," 11th Century, Tamil Nadu. Bronze. Museum purchase with funds provided by the Beatrice Lynds Bequest. 2004.3.
Lucas Cranach the Younger. "Nymph of the Spring," 1540, Germany. Oil on panel. Purchased with funds provided by Toni Bloomberg; Gene and Taffin Ray; an anonymous donor and the Museum's Acquisition Fund. 2018.1.
Wiliam-Adolphe Bouguereau. "TheYoung Shepherdess," 1885, France. Oil on canvas mounted on board. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Larsen. 1968.82.
Emile-Antoine Bourdelle. "Heracles the Archer," c.a. 1909, France. Bronze. Gift of Pliny F. Munger. 1962.227.
San Diego Shakespeare Society | sandiegoshakespearesociety.org
Website | SDMArt.org
Instagram | instagram.com/sandiegomuseumofart
Facebook | facebook.com/TheSanDiegoMuseumOfArt
Twitter | twitter.com/SDMA
