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Relief of the heretic King Akhenaten depicting the king standing, arms upraised
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Relief of the heretic King Akhenaten depicting the king standing, arms upraised
FIT76537 Relief of the heretic King Akhenaten depicting the king standing, arms upraised, before an offering table and walking in procession celebrating the royal heb sed-festival, New Kingdom, 1353-37 BC (limestone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 23x53x5.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Amarna Period; Amenophis IV (c.1352-1336 BC); ); eFitzwilliam Museum; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 23219760
© Fitzwilliam Museum / Bridgeman Images
Akhenaton Aten Bowing Hieroglyphics Pharaoh
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This print captures the Relief of the heretic King Akhenaten, a remarkable depiction of the enigmatic pharaoh during the New Kingdom era in ancient Egypt. Standing with his arms upraised, Akhenaten is shown before an offering table and walking in procession to celebrate the royal heb sed-festival. The limestone relief, measuring 23x53x5.5 cm, now resides at the prestigious Fitzwilliam Museum at the University of Cambridge. Dating back to 1353-37 BC, this artwork belongs to the Amarna Period and showcases Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) as he embraced a radical religious shift towards worshiping Aten, symbolized by hieroglyphics surrounding him. The image exudes power and devotion as Akhenaten bows before Aten's divine presence. The Relief of King Akhenaten offers us a glimpse into one of history's most intriguing figures who challenged traditional Egyptian beliefs and established his own "House of Rejoicing". Bridging artistry and spirituality, this piece exemplifies how ancient Egyptians expressed their reverence for their rulers through artistic representations. As we admire this relic from centuries past, it serves as a testament to human creativity and our eternal fascination with understanding cultures that have long since faded away. Its presence in today's world reminds us that even after thousands of years, art continues to connect us with our shared heritage.
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