Canvas Print : Relief depicting a religious offering
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Relief depicting a religious offering
Relief depicting a religious offering. Temple of Luxor. New Kingdom. Egypt
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Media ID 14316780
© Thaliastock / Mary Evans
Alphabet Civilization Hieratic Hieroglyphic Hieroglyphics Language Luxor Offerer Offering Perspective Sculpted Written
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Breathtakingly beautiful and rich in history, our Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse feature this exquisite relief depicting a religious offering from the Temple of Luxor in Egypt. This stunning piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of the New Kingdom era. Perfect for adding a touch of ancient history and cultural sophistication to your home or office, our premium canvas prints are sure to make a lasting impression.
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
1. Title: "A Devotional Offering: A New Kingdom Relief from the Temple of Luxor, Egypt" This exquisite relief, hailing from the grand Temple of Luxor in Egypt, dates back to the New Kingdom era, around 1350-1292 BCE. The relief showcases an offerer presenting a variety of fruits and birds as a religious offering to the gods. The intricate carving, sculpted in high relief, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural and religious practices of ancient Egypt. The offerer, depicted with a hieroglyphic inscription, wears the traditional Egyptian headdress and a simple linen garment. He holds a fan in one hand, a symbol of royalty and protection, while the other hand extends an offering tray laden with fruits such as pomegranates, figs, grapes, and dates. Two birds, possibly geese or ducks, are shown perched on the tray, adding to the abundance of the offering. The hieroglyphic inscription above the offerer's head, written in the hieratic script, provides valuable information about the offerer's identity and the purpose of the offering. The hieroglyphic alphabet, an essential part of the ancient Egyptian language, was used for religious, administrative, and monumental inscriptions. The relief's perspective, with the offerer and the birds in the foreground and the temple architecture in the background, creates a sense of depth and space, inviting the viewer to explore the intricacies of ancient Egyptian art and religion. The Temple of Luxor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a testament to the grandeur and historical significance of the Egyptian civilization. This relief, with its intricate carvings and hieroglyphic inscriptions, offers a unique window into the religious practices and language of the ancient Egyptians.
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