Aggripina with the Ashes of Germanicus, c1775. Creator: Alexander Runciman

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Aggripina with the Ashes of Germanicus, c1775. Creator: Alexander Runciman

Aggripina with the Ashes of Germanicus, c1775

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Ashes Crying Grief Grieving Head Bowed Mourning Sorrow Weeping Agrippina The Elder Posture

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This evocative etching by Scottish artist Alexander Runciman, titled "Aggripina with the Ashes of Germanicus," depicts Vipsania Agrippina, the wife of Germanicus, in deep mourning over the ashes of her late husband. Germanicus, a prominent Roman general and stepson of Emperor Tiberius, died under mysterious circumstances in Antioch in AD 19. Agrippina is shown with her head bowed and weeping, her posture exuding a palpable sense of sorrow and grief. The urn in her hands contains the ashes of Germanicus, a poignant reminder of the loss she has suffered. The black and white etching, created around 1775, captures the intensity of Agrippina's emotion and the somber atmosphere of the scene. The image is a testament to the enduring power of human emotion and the concept of heritage and family lineage. This moving portrait, a masterpiece of the 18th century, is now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, providing a valuable addition to the museum's extensive collection of art from around the world.

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