The Execution of Lady Jane Grey by Paul Delaroche; 1833. oil on canvas. Located in the National Gallery in London.
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- This portrait is a "romantic" portrayal of the execution of the young Jane Grey. She kneels, desperately awaiting the moment of her death.
- This image is so visually and emotionally stunning. It is one of the most captivating paintings in the National Gallery in London, capturing viewers in its dramatic scene. The lightest part of the painting is Lady Grey. The darkness of the rest of the painting slowly encloses around her, eventually ending in her death.
- I chose this painting because of its stunning emotional effect on me as a viewer. Lady Grey exudes such innocence, yet her head is just inches away from the chopping block. The drama of the event enters the minds of every viewer, engaging them in another world and time.
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