Agrippina Landing at Brundisium with the Ashes of Germanicus - Benjamin West (1768) - Stretched Canvas Print

Benjamin West’s dramatic historical painting Agrippina Landing at Brundisium with the Ashes of Germanicus brings to life one of ancient Rome’s most poignant episodes with emotional depth and painterly precision. The scene depicts Agrippina the Elder arriving at Brundisium with the ashes of her husband Germanicus, a revered general whose untimely death sparked public mourning and political tension. West’s composition balances theatrical movement with somber reflection: Roman citizens crowd the shoreline, their expressions echoing loss, loyalty, and the gravity of a moment that shaped imperial drama.

West, an Anglo-American painter celebrated for his historical narratives, uses rich color and dynamic figures to convey both personal tragedy and public spectacle. The dignified posture of Agrippina against a backdrop of classical architecture and tumultuous sky underscores the painting’s blend of human pathos and heroic scale. This reproduction captures West’s nuanced brushwork and powerful storytelling, making it a compelling addition to any collection of classical art, historical narrative painting, or dramatic figurative work.

🌟 Available Sizes:

✔️ 18x12 inches - Great for desks, shelves, or small walls

✔️ 24x16 inches - Our most popular size - perfect for bedrooms, offices, or studios

🖨️ Print features:

- Sustainable canvas stretched on radial pine frame

- Unique canvas coating for top-notch image quality

- Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support

- Safe latex inks for non-toxic printing

- Back hanging included

- Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests

- Please note: Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8" (3.2mm)

- Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.

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Printed and shipped from the U.S.

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