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Great Queens of the Past No 1 - Nefertiti
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Great Queens of the Past No 1 - Nefertiti
Nefertiti, Queen of Akhna-ton, pictured officiating as priestess in her own temple in the City of Horizon. The little princes and princesses stand beside the king, who, wearing the military head dress of the Pharaoh is seen seated before the altar. At the steps of the altar itself is Nefertiti addressing the great Aton. First in a series of four historical recreations imagining scenes in the lives of great queens from history by the artist, Fortunino Matania in The Sphere. Date: 1927
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Nefertiti, the enigmatic Queen of Akhna-ton, is depicted in this stunning 1927 print by Fortunino Matania, titled 'Great Queens of the Past No 1'. Nefertiti, known for her beauty and power, is shown presiding as a priestess in her own temple in the City of Horizon. The scene captures a private moment in Nefertiti's life as she addresses the great Aton, the sun disk represented by the altar before her. The little princes and princesses stand beside their father, King Akhna-ton, who wears the military head dress of the Pharaoh as he sits before the altar. Nefertiti's role as a priestess was significant in ancient Egyptian beliefs, reflecting her spiritual and political power. The intricately detailed image transports us back in time, allowing us to witness a ritual or ceremony in the lives of these great queens from history. Nefertiti's regal presence and the solemn atmosphere of the temple create an aura of mystery and intrigue, leaving us captivated by the rich history and culture of ancient Egypt.
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