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Embalming the Dead, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)
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Embalming the Dead, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)
IL314840 Embalming the Dead, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection
Media ID 25142998
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Afterlife Burial Rite Embalming Figure Head Funerary Mummification New Kingdom Preparation Sarcophagus
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This black and white lithograph, titled "Embalming the Dead" takes us back in time to ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom period. The illustration is a part of Hutchinsons History of the Nations, created around 1910 by Robert Ambrose Dudley. The scene depicted showcases a significant funerary ritual - embalming. A figurehead, possibly a priest or an expert in mummification, is shown meticulously preparing a deceased body for its journey into the afterlife. Surrounding him are various tools and instruments used in this sacred process. The attention to detail in this engraving is striking; every line and shadow brings life to this historical moment. The artist's skillful rendering captures both the solemnity and reverence that accompanied such burial rites. Embalming held great importance in Egyptian culture as it was believed to preserve not only the physical body but also ensure eternal existence beyond death. This practice involved carefully removing internal organs, treating them with preservatives, and wrapping the body tightly before placing it inside a sarcophagus. As we gaze upon this print from Bridgeman Images' private collection, we are transported back thousands of years ago when these rituals were performed with utmost care and devotion. It serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's fascination with mortality and our enduring quest for understanding what lies beyond life's final frontier.
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