Agrippina and Her Children Mourning over the Ashes of Germanicus

作品描述

This painting by Benjamin West depicts the emotional scene of Agrippina the Elder and her children mourning over the ashes of their brother, Germanicus. The work, created in 1773, is a historical painting that captures the grief and sorrow of the Roman family following the death of Germanicus, a prominent figure in Roman history. The composition focuses on the emotional expressions of the figures, emphasizing the tragedy of the moment.