Memory Merchant Of Venice CostumesVersion en ligne Costumes were very important during the Renaissance as they defined status and wealth. par Matt Paterson ~Nerissa~ Portia’s lady-in-waiting and confidante ~Shylock~ A Jewish Usurer in Venice ~Portia~ A wealthy heiress from Belmont ~Prince of Arragon~ An arrogant Spanish nobleman ~Launcelot~ Bassanio's comical servant ~Jessica~ Shylock’s daughter and Lorenzo's wife ~Salarino~ A Venetian gentleman, and friend to Antonio, Bassanio, and Lorenzo ~Bassanio~ A gentleman of Venice and friend of Antonio's ~Duke of Venice~ The ruler of Venice, who presides over Antonio’s trial ~Antonio~ A beloved merchant in Venice