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Relief of Hatshepsut or Tuthmosis III, 1479-1425 BC (painted limestone)
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Relief of Hatshepsut or Tuthmosis III, 1479-1425 BC (painted limestone)
491048 Relief of Hatshepsut or Tuthmosis III, 1479-1425 BC (painted limestone)
by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); h:22.80 w:16.60 d:3.80 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: At the death of King Tuthmosis II, a child was proclaimed king, Tuthmosis III. His aunt Hatshepsut was named to serve as his regent; however, she quickly proclaimed herself queen and ruled in the boys stead for over twenty years. To further assert her power she often had herself portrayed in sculpture as a king with masculine torso and even a beard. She is shown here wearing crowns usually reserved for kings. When Tuthmosis III finally ascended to the throne, he had many of her monuments destroyed or vandalized.
); Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 23385950
© Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust / Bridgeman Images
Artefact Artifact Dynasty 18 New Kingdom Thebes Deir El Bahari
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This print showcases the Relief of Hatshepsut or Tuthmosis III, a remarkable piece from ancient Egypt's 18th Dynasty. Created during the reign of Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis III between 1479-1425 BC, this painted limestone relief measures h:22.80 w:16.60 d:3.80 cm and is housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. The relief depicts an intriguing moment in history when power dynamics were shifting within the Egyptian monarchy. Following King Tuthmosis II's death, his young son Tuthmosis III was declared king with his aunt Hatshepsut as regent. However, seizing an opportunity for her own rule, Hatshepsut proclaimed herself queen and governed on behalf of her nephew for over two decades. To solidify her authority, Hatshepsut commissioned sculptures portraying herself with masculine features such as a beard and wearing crowns typically reserved for kings. This particular relief captures her donning these symbolic crowns while exuding strength and confidence. Interestingly, once Tuthmosis III eventually ascended to the throne himself, he sought to erase any trace of his aunt's reign by destroying or vandalizing many of her monuments. Through this photo print, we are transported back in time to witness a pivotal period in ancient Egyptian history where political intrigue and power struggles unfolded amidst stunning artistic expression.
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