Fine Art Print : The Rosetta Stone. Demotic and Greek scripture
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The Rosetta Stone. Demotic and Greek scripture
The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC. Demotic and Greek scripture. Detail. British Museum. London. United Kingdom
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Decree Demotic Epiphanes Fragment Granite Granodiorite Inscribed Inscription Language Languages Ptolemaic Ptolemies Ptolemy Rashid Rosetta Sais Script Scripture Stele
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the historical beauty of the Rosetta Stone with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite print showcases a fragment of the iconic black granite stele, adorned with decree inscriptions from the Ptolemaic era in both Demotic and Greek scriptures. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike, offering a glimpse into ancient civilizations and the remarkable discovery that unlocked the mysteries of hieroglyphics. Bring the wisdom of the past into your home or office with this stunning Fine Art Print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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
The Rosetta Stone is one of the most famous and significant artifacts in the world of ancient history. This fragment of a black granite stele, now housed in the British Museum in London, bears an inscription in three scripts: Demotic, Greek, and hieroglyphics. The inscription is a decree issued by Ptolemy V Epiphanes, a Greek ruler of Egypt during the Ptolemaic era, in the year 196 BC. The decree was made to ensure the loyalty of the Egyptian people to Ptolemy and his rule, and was inscribed in all three scripts to facilitate understanding among the diverse population of Egypt. The Demotic script, the leftmost text on the stone, was the everyday script used by the Egyptian people. The middle text, in Greek, was the language of the ruling elite and the international language of the Mediterranean world at the time. The rightmost text, in hieroglyphics, was the sacred script of ancient Egypt, used for religious texts and royal decrees. The Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799 during Napoleon Bonaparte's campaign in Egypt. It was brought to France and eventually ended up in the British Museum in London in 1802. The stone's decipherment by Jean-François Champollion in 1822 was a major breakthrough in the study of ancient Egyptian civilization and its languages. This detail image of the Rosetta Stone showcases the intricacy and beauty of the Demotic script, with its flowing lines and graceful curves. The stone's preservation and study continue to provide valuable insights into the history and culture of ancient Egypt and the Ptolemaic era.
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