this tragic painting of england’s teen queen will HAUNT you

Blindfolded. 16 years old. Her hands reach for a block she cannot find. The painting of her final moments is beautiful... but is it truly what happened? Was she really a serene martyr or... a terrified teenager? This is the tragic story behind the beautiful masterpiece of a historical execution. #art #arthistory #painting ___ Chapters: 0:00 The Blindfold and the Groping Hands 1:04 The Girl Who Never Wanted a Crown 2:54 The Day of the Execution 4:55 The White Dress That Was Never Worn 5:17 The Painting 7:31 How a Frenchman Painted England's Memory 9:19 Why a Frenchman Painted an English Execution 10:19 The Painting That Was Lost for 50 Years 11:29 The Myth of Lady Jane Grey ___ Subscribe for weekly historical art breakdowns, and comment which scene you want us to analyze next.