http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1883770,00.html?cnn=yes It appears Shakespeare was not just a dudly man as appeard in the wood carvings which have been our only clue as to his likeness.
I am completely taken with this portrait, and I don't think it is because it is Shakespear, but just because of the clothing, the vivid-ness, all kinds of things.
Too cool.