Canvas Print : Egyptian Art. Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE). Stele. King sac
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Egyptian Art. Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE). Stele. King sac
Egyptian Art. Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE). Stele. Relief we see a king sacrificing to Isis and Serapis. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark
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Ankh Ansata Antique Atef Bas Relief Body Bull Carlsberg Copenhagen Crux Deity Denmark Disk Divinities Divinity Egyptians Funerary Gift Glyptotek Goddess Gods Hellenistic Hieratic Hieroglyph Hieroglyphical Hieroglyphics Hieroglyphs Human Perspective Stele
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience the rich history and culture of ancient Egypt with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece showcases a Ptolemaic period stele, featuring a king in the act of sacrificing to Isis and Serapis. Meticulously sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek relic from Copenhagen, Denmark, is now available in a high-quality, vibrant canvas print. Bring the majesty of Egyptian art into your home or office and relive the mystery and intrigue of a civilization that continues to captivate us. Order now and add a touch of history to your space.
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 stele, hailing from the Ptolemaic period of ancient Egypt (332-30 BCE), is a testament to the rich cultural fusion that characterized the Hellenistic era. Housed in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, Denmark, this bas-relief showcases the reverence and syncretism of the Egyptian and Greek deities during this time. At the center, King Ptolemy, adorned with the Atef crown, offers a gift to the divine duo of Isis and Serapis. Isis, the goddess of motherhood, magic, and fertility, is depicted with her characteristic throne and the hieroglyph of an ankh, the symbol of life, in her hand. Serapis, a syncretic deity combining elements of Greek and Egyptian gods, is shown with the bull's head and the crux ansata, or the ankh with a looped handle, symbolizing eternal life and the cycle of rebirth. The intricate relief demonstrates the mastery of hieroglyphical and hieratic styles, with the human figures displaying a sense of depth and perspective that is unique to this period. The king's body language and the deities' expressions convey a sense of reverence and devotion, while the inclusion of flowers and other offerings adds to the funerary significance of the stele. This artifact is a reminder of the enduring influence of ancient Egyptian art and the syncretic traditions that shaped the cultural landscape of the Hellenistic world.
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