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Talatat: Nefertiti Offers to the Aten, 1353-1347 BC (painted sandstone)
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Talatat: Nefertiti Offers to the Aten, 1353-1347 BC (painted sandstone)
499507 Talatat: Nefertiti Offers to the Aten, 1353-1347 BC (painted sandstone)
by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); :20.5x41.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The son of Amenhotep III, Akenaten, brought about the short-lived " monotheistic" revolution in Egyptian religion near the end of Dynasty XVIII. The young king constructed a temple complex to the Aten, the Sun Disk, at Karnak - from which these reliefs come - before he moved his capital to El Amarna. For reasons unknown, the figure of the Queen Nefertiti appears in these reliefs far more often than that of the king. Ironically, the Aten temples were dismantled anciently to be used as foundations and fill for adaptations to the Great Temple of Amun, whom the Aten had briefly displaced.
); Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 23238526
© Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund / Bridgeman Images
18th Dynasty Aten Hieroglyphics Karnak New Kingdom Queen Nefertiti C14th
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This print showcases the exquisite artwork of the Talatat: Nefertiti Offers to the Aten, created by the Egyptian 18th Dynasty between 1353-1347 BC. Measuring at a modest size of 20.5x41.2 cm, this painted sandstone relief is housed in the prestigious Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. The image depicts an intriguing moment from ancient Egyptian history when Pharaoh Amenhotep III's son, Akenaten, introduced a short-lived religious revolution known as "monotheism". In his pursuit of this radical change, Akenaten constructed a temple complex dedicated to the Sun Disk deity called Aten at Karnak. Interestingly, these reliefs feature Queen Nefertiti far more prominently than her husband and king himself. The reasons behind this preference remain unknown but add an air of mystery to these remarkable artworks. Sadly, over time, the Aten temples were dismantled and repurposed as foundations for modifications made to the Great Temple of Amun - whom Aten had briefly displaced. This historical irony only enhances our appreciation for these surviving pieces that provide valuable insights into ancient Egypt's rich cultural heritage. Bridgeman Images has beautifully captured this stunning piece from Fine Art Finder's collection. Its detailed hieroglyphics and profile portrait offer viewers a glimpse into one of Egypt's most fascinating periods - New Kingdom during the 14th century BC.
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