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Statue of the high priest Nectanebo, from the Saitic period, in the Louvre Museum, Paris
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Statue of the high priest Nectanebo, from the Saitic period, in the Louvre Museum, Paris
Statue of the high priest Nectanebo, from the Saitic period, in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Statue Twenty-sixth Dynasty, Late Period, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908. Date of Artwork:VI sec. a.C
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-023885-0000
Media ID 33114576
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Africa Egypt Egyptian Art Egyptian Figure Personage Late Period Non Christian Religions Priest
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This photograph captures the impressive statue of the high priest Nectanebo, a prominent figure from ancient Egypt's Saitic period. Housed within the prestigious Louvre Museum in Paris, France, this artwork stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Africa's ancient civilization. Dating back to the 6th century BC during Egypt's Late Period, this remarkable sculpture showcases an exquisite male form with its subject depicted in a state of nudity. The attention to detail is strikingly evident, highlighting every contour and muscle of the human body. As one gazes upon this masterpiece, it becomes apparent that Egyptian art was not limited solely to Christian religions but encompassed various mythologies and non-Christian belief systems. The late period setting further adds depth and significance to this artwork. It serves as a window into an era when Egypt experienced political turmoil under foreign rule while still preserving its unique identity through artistry and religious practices. Nectanebo himself emerges as a personage worthy of admiration; his role as high priest symbolizes his importance within Egyptian society during the twenty-sixth dynasty. This statue immortalizes him for future generations to appreciate his contributions. Captured by Alinari Fratelli in 1908, this photograph preserves both the artistic mastery of ancient Egyptian sculptors and their enduring legacy on African culture. Its presence in such an esteemed institution like the Louvre Museum ensures that visitors from around the world can witness firsthand these magnificent artifacts that have shaped our understanding of humanity's past.
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