Canvas Print : Polychrome limestone reliefs depicting essences and perfumes
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Polychrome limestone reliefs depicting essences and perfumes
Polychrome limestone reliefs depicting essences and perfumes vessels offering. Temple of Hatshepsut. Eighteenth Dynasty. New Kingdom. Egypt
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Media ID 14317102
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Deir Dynasty Eighteenth El Bahari Essence Flask Hatshepsut Limestone Mythological Mythology Offerer Offerers Offering Offerings Perfume Polychrome Polychromy Symbol Vessels
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the ancient allure of Egypt's Temple of Hatshepsut into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite artwork features Polychrome limestone reliefs from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcasing essences and perfumes being offered in the Eighteenth Dynasty temple. Each print is meticulously reproduced onto high-quality canvas, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that will captivate your senses and transport you to a time of grandeur and mystery. Elevate your décor with a piece of history that tells a story, only with Media Storehouse Canvas Prints.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning polychrome limestone relief, hailing from the Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir el Bahari, Egypt, showcases a captivating scene from the Eighteenth Dynasty of the New Kingdom era. The intricately carved and vividly painted wall art depicts various offerers presenting essences and perfumes in jars and flasks. Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's most renowned pharaohs, ruled during the New Kingdom's Eighteenth Dynasty around 1507-1458 BC. This temple, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, was built to commemorate her successful military expedition to the Land of Punt. The relief is a testament to the ancient Egyptians' deep connection to their gods and their belief in the power of offerings. The mythological symbolism of the essences and perfumes is evident, as they were believed to be offerings to the gods, representing purification, renewal, and rebirth. The polychromy, or the use of multiple colors, adds depth and dimension to the relief, making the figures and their offerings come alive. The richly painted vessels and flasks, adorned with intricate designs, further emphasize the importance of these offerings in ancient Egyptian culture. This relief is a remarkable example of the artistic and religious achievements of the ancient Egyptians during the New Kingdom period. It not only provides valuable insights into their mythology and religious practices but also showcases their mastery of the art of carving and painting on limestone. The intricate details and vibrant colors continue to captivate viewers and inspire awe, making this relief a true treasure of world art history.
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