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title: Agrippina and Germanicus
author: Peter Paul Rubens
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21534/agrippina-and-germanicus/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-01-22
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# Agrippina and Germanicus
_Authored by Peter Paul Rubens_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21534.jpg)
## Image Caption
*Agrippina and [Germanicus](https://www.worldhistory.org/Germanicus/)*, oil on panel painting by Peter [Paul](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Paul/) Rubens, c. 1614.
Here, Rubens depicts [Agrippina the Elder](https://www.worldhistory.org/Agrippina_the_Elder/) and Germanicus, a power couple of the [Julio-Claudian Dynasty](https://www.worldhistory.org/collection/111/julio-claudian-dynasty/) in the early years of the [Roman Empire](https://www.worldhistory.org/Roman_Empire/).
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Rubens, P. P. (2026, January 22). Agrippina and Germanicus. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Rubens, Peter Paul. "Agrippina and Germanicus." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 22, 2026. .
### MLA
Rubens, Peter Paul. "Agrippina and Germanicus." *World History Encyclopedia*, 22 Jan 2026, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://www.nga.gov/artworks/46473-agrippina-and-germanicus) by **Peter Paul Rubens**. Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 22 January 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.