"Agrippina and Germanicus" with Mary Beard | The Past Is Present

Scholar Mary Beard explores the story of “Agrippina and Germanicus” by Sir Peter Paul Rubens. Who does the painting really depict? Is it a story about power or a tragic love affair?
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[@philippaellis3253]

Fascinating talk, Mary Beard brings history so skilfully alive.

[@jhb1493]

Mary Beard is herself a national treasure.

[@Alyssiusyouk]

Dame* 😉

[@athenaartfoundation]

Absolutely!

[@briezzy365]

One of the most respectful historians, I never mind listening to Mary.

[@domitia00]

I can't belive it! This is early fan art about Tiberius and Vipsania, before there was even a real fandom of this couple on Tumblr!
Thank you Rubens for this little masterpiece ❤

[@yunleung2631]

My favorite fantasy world couple.

[@og1kanobi40]

Rubens storytelling in such a straightforward painting.... so enriching! Thanks for sharing.

[@ericafors6039]

National Gallery, good on you for featuring the brilliant and inimitable Mary Beard! ❤❤❤

[@robertthomson1587]

An excellent theory!

[@scott6828]

I absolutely love her history lessons!!

[@athenaartfoundation]

Fabulous video. Thank you!

[@PopeLando]

But we know the man can't be Tiberius because he doesn't look anything like George Baker. He is clearly more of a David Robb.

[@kerryrwalton7791]

Have you looked at contemporary coinage, busts, cameos? Rubens may have used them a sources.

[@athenaartfoundation]

Good point!

[@kody4819]

Testing

[@user-yp7be3vz2e]

Aggripina the elder