Episode 43: The Execution of Lady Jane Grey

About this episode

This episode explores the oil painting 'The Execution of Lady Jane Grey' by Paul Delaroche and its significance in art history.

THE QUEEN IS DEAD! LONG LIVE THE QUEEN! This episode is a deep dive into one of the few oil paintings that can claim TikTok fame: the Execution of Lady Jane Grey by Paul Delaroche, which has been a beloved fixture of the National Gallery in London for decades. Come for the so-called Nine Days’ Queen, stay in spite of the 15-minute tangent about the Third Act of Succession.

Topics covered

• Lady Jane Grey
• Paul Delaroche
• oil painting
• National Gallery
• art history

Keywords

• TikTok fame
• Nine Days’ Queen
• Third Act of Succession

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Execution of Lady Jane Grey

Places: London

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