Romeo’s Portrait
Similar to the portrait of Juliet we have the portrait of Romeo. Rich, handsome, and yet melancholic like Juliet.
Romeo’s External Persona
In “Romeo’s Portrait,” we encounter a depiction of Romeo that parallels Juliet. Though affluent and handsome, he carries a profound sense of melancholy, much akin to Juliet. Romeo meets our gaze, but guards himself behind the curling petals.