Synopsis and themes thumb|right|upright|Claudio and Isabella (1850) by William Holman Hunt thumb|right|upright|Mariana (1851) by John Everett Millais Vincentio, the Duke of Vienna, must leave the city on a diplomatic mission. He instates a strict judge, Angelo, to act as his deputy until he returns.
Synopsis and themes thumb|right|upright|Claudio and Isabella (1850) by William Holman Hunt thumb|right|upright|Mariana (1851) by John Everett Millais Vincentio, the Duke of Vienna, must leave the city on a diplomatic mission. He instates a strict judge, Angelo to act as his deputy until he returns