This exquisite painting of 1833 is entitled The Execution Of Lady Jane Grey.
This poignant oil painting by Paul Delaroche is on display at the National Gallery in London.
The detail; the grief on the face of the lady-in-waiting; the stance of the executioner with his axe; and their expressions all bring tears to my eyes as as study this, one of my favourite paintings.
I shall view it the next time I am in the Metropolis - and bring a clean handkerchief.
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