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Agrippina Collection

"Agrippina: A Powerful Roman Figure and Tragic Heroine" Agrippina, the daughter of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa and Julia the Elder, was a prominent figure in ancient Rome

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Agrippina landing with the ashes of Germanicus

Agrippina landing with the ashes of Germanicus
Agrippina the Elder landing at Brundisium (Brindisi, Southern Italy) with the ashes of her husband, Germanicus. circa AD 19

Background imageAgrippina Collection: AGRIPPINA (14 BC - 33)

AGRIPPINA (14 BC - 33)
AGRIPPINA noble and heroic Roman woman, wife of Germanicus mother of Caligula

Background imageAgrippina Collection: RACINE/BRITANNICUS

RACINE/BRITANNICUS
BRITANNICUS Agrippina reproaches Nero for the death of Britannicus Date: 1669

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Nero and Agrippina

Nero and Agrippina
2562756 Nero and Agrippina by Rizzi, Antonio (1869-1940); Palazzo del Comune, Cremona, Italy; (add.info.: Cremona, Palazzo del Comune (Town Hall Palace)

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Coin Depicting a Wreath and Palm Branches, 54-55. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting a Wreath and Palm Branches, 54-55. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting a Wreath and Palm Branches, 54-55. Reverese: two crossing palm-branches. Probably minted in Jerusalem

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Empress Agrippina, 37-41. Creator: Unknown

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Empress Agrippina, 37-41. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Empress Agrippina, 37-41

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Coin Depicting Jugate Heads of Emperor Claudius and Agrippina, AD 41 / 54. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting Jugate Heads of Emperor Claudius and Agrippina, AD 41 / 54. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting Jugate Heads of Emperor Claudius and Agrippina, AD 41/54

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Sestertius of Caligula (bronze)

Sestertius of Caligula (bronze)
614841 Sestertius of Caligula (bronze) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Caligula (12-41 AD), also known as Gaius

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Nero and Agrippina (chromolitho)

Nero and Agrippina (chromolitho)
1094051 Nero and Agrippina (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nero and Agrippina)

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Claudius, Agrippina, Livia, and Tiberius (engraving)

Claudius, Agrippina, Livia, and Tiberius (engraving)
663067 Claudius, Agrippina, Livia, and Tiberius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claudius, Agrippina, Livia, and Tiberius)

Background imageAgrippina Collection: White witch moth, Thysania agrippina

White witch moth, Thysania agrippina (Agrippina butterfly, Phalaena agrippina). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder after Maria Sibylla Merian

Background imageAgrippina Collection: White witch moth caterpillar, Thysania agrippina

White witch moth caterpillar, Thysania agrippina (Agrippina butterfly, Phalaena agrippina). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder after Maria Sibylla Merian

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Statue of a seated Agrippina the Younger with

Statue of a seated Agrippina the Younger with her son Nero. In the Vatican. Copperplate drawn and engraved by Giacomo Bossi from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilis Il Museo Capitolino

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Statue of a seated Agrippina Major

Statue of a seated Agrippina Major or Agrippina the Elder, wife of Roman general Germanicus. Copperplate drawn and engraved by Giacomo Bossi from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilis Il Museo Capitolino

Background imageAgrippina Collection: The younger Agrippina (engraving)

The younger Agrippina (engraving)
654103 The younger Agrippina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The younger Agrippina)

Background imageAgrippina Collection: The Great Cameo of France (agate)

The Great Cameo of France (agate)
XIR159322 The Great Cameo of France (agate) by Roman, (1st century AD); 30x26 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imageAgrippina Collection: The Children of Germanicus: Caligula, Drusilla, Agrippina, and Livilla (engraving)

The Children of Germanicus: Caligula, Drusilla, Agrippina, and Livilla (engraving)
663086 The Children of Germanicus: Caligula, Drusilla, Agrippina, and Livilla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Children of Germanicus: Caligula)

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Agrippina (engraving)

Agrippina (engraving)
663085 Agrippina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agrippina (Bust of the Capitol, No. 14)

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Numismatic Illustrations of the Narrative Portions of the New Testament

Numismatic Illustrations of the Narrative Portions of the New Testament, by John Yonge Akerman (engraving)
1594406 Numismatic Illustrations of the Narrative Portions of the New Testament, by John Yonge Akerman (engraving) by English School

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Head of Agrippina, the former wife of Germanicus (marble)

Head of Agrippina, the former wife of Germanicus (marble)
886792 Head of Agrippina, the former wife of Germanicus (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Tte d Agrippine l ancienne)

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Portrait of Agrippina the Younger (Agrippina Minor)

Portrait of Agrippina the Younger (Agrippina Minor). Found in the Collection of Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Background imageAgrippina Collection: The Shipwreck of Agrippina. Artist: Wertheimer, Gustav (1847-1902)

The Shipwreck of Agrippina. Artist: Wertheimer, Gustav (1847-1902)
The Shipwreck of Agrippina. Private Collection

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Julia Agrippina, often referred to as Agrippina the Younger, AD 15 - AD 59

Julia Agrippina, often referred to as Agrippina the Younger, AD 15 - AD 59. Empress of the Roman Empire

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Nero before the body of his mother, Agrippina the Younger. Nero, 37 -68 AD. Roman emperor

Nero before the body of his mother, Agrippina the Younger. Nero, 37 -68 AD. Roman emperor. Agrippina the Younger, 15 - 59 AD, aka Agrippina Minor. Roman empress

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Vipsania Agrippina in the Roman Camp

Vipsania Agrippina in the Roman Camp. Agripina the Elder (14 BC - 33 AD) was the wife of the Roman general and statesman, Germanicus, mother of Caligula, and grandmother of Nero

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Agrippina Minor or Agrippina the Younger (15 / 16-59)

Agrippina Minor or Agrippina the Younger (15 / 16-59)
Agrippina Minor or Agrippina the Younger (15/16-59). Her name was Julia Agrippina, and was the eldest daughter of Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder

Background imageAgrippina Collection: AGRIPPINA the Elder (14BC-33). Prominent Roman

AGRIPPINA the Elder (14BC-33). Prominent Roman woman, wife of Germanicus and mother of Caligula and Agrippina the Younger. Bust of Agrippina the Elder, 1st c. AD. Roman art. Sculpture on marble

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Head of Agrippina the Elder (14 BC-33 AD). Marble

Head of Agrippina the Elder (14 BC-33 AD). Marble
Agrippina the Elder (14 BC-33 AD). Roman noblewoman. Bust. Marble. 1st century AD. From Pergamum (Turkey). Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Agrippina

Agrippina
Antique illustration engraving of Agrippina

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Sleeping Satyr

Sleeping Satyr
Antique illustration of a Barberini Faun, Fauno Barberini or Drunken Satyr

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Cameo with the triumph of Germanicus and Agrippina, Jan Dam Steuerwald, 1815 - 1869

Cameo with the triumph of Germanicus and Agrippina, Jan Dam Steuerwald, 1815 - 1869

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Sibyl Agrippina, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1684

Sibyl Agrippina, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1684

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Portrait Head of Agrippina the Younger

Portrait Head of Agrippina the Younger; Unknown; Roman Empire; about 50; Marble; Object: H: 32 x W: 27 x D: 28 cm (H: 12 5/8 x W: 10 5/8 x D: 11 in.)

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Grave Relief of Agrippina

Grave Relief of Agrippina; Unknown; about 150; Marble; Object: H: 77.5 x D: 54.5 x W: 8 cm (30 1/2 x 21 7/16 x 3 1/8 in.)

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Statue of Agrippina in the Tuileries Garden 2013 A. D

Statue of Agrippina in the Tuileries Garden 2013 A. D
Statue of Agrippina in the Tuileries Garden 2013. Agrippina was Empress Consort after she married her uncle, the Roman Emperor Claudius.Tuileries Garden, Paris

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Roman civilization, Marble bust of Agrippina the Younger

Roman civilization, Marble bust of Agrippina the Younger
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Marble bust of Agrippina the Younger

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Statue representing Agrippina, marble, imperial age

Statue representing Agrippina, marble, imperial age 1st Century A.D. Italy, Naples, Museo Archeologico Nazionale (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Background imageAgrippina Collection: Racine / Britannicus

Racine / Britannicus
BRITANNICUS Agrippina reproaches Nero


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"Agrippina: A Powerful Roman Figure and Tragic Heroine" Agrippina, the daughter of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa and Julia the Elder, was a prominent figure in ancient Rome. Born in 14 BC, she would go on to play a significant role in Roman politics and history. One of the most notable events involving Agrippina was her landing with the ashes of Germanicus. Germanicus, her husband and beloved general, had died while on campaign in Syria. In an act of devotion and mourning, Agrippina brought his ashes back to Rome, solidifying her place as a grieving widow. In Racine's play "Britannicus, " Agrippina is portrayed as a complex character who manipulates those around her to secure power for herself and her son Nero. This depiction highlights both her ambition and cunning nature. Vipsania it also made an appearance in the Roman camp during military campaigns. Her presence among soldiers showcased not only her influence but also demonstrated that women could have active roles outside traditional domestic settings. An engraving titled "Anicet conduisant les assassins contre Agrippine" depicts a chilling scene where assassins are being led against Agrippina. This image captures the danger she faced due to political rivalries within the empire. The relationship between Nero and his mother is another intriguing aspect of Agrippina's life. Their bond was initially strong; however, it eventually deteriorated as Nero grew older and sought more independence from his domineering mother. Various coins depict Empress Agrippina throughout different periods of history. One coin shows a wreath intertwined with palm branches symbolizing victory or triumph – perhaps representing one of her many achievements or conquests. Another coin portrays Emperor Claudius alongside Agripinna's jugate heads – emphasizing their partnership during their reign together from AD 41-54.