Agrippina brengt de as van Germanicus in Rome 1673

This etching by Cesare Fantetti, created in 1673, depicts the Roman noblewoman Agrippina bringing the ashes of her husband Germanicus back to Rome. The scene is filled with figures, some in mourning poses, others observing the solemn procession. The etching, measuring 475mm x 701mm, is notable for its detailed rendering of the figures and the dramatic use of light and shadow. The image likely represents Agrippina's strength and sorrow as she faced the loss of her husband and her own eventual exile by the Roman emperor Tiberius.