14th Century Bc Collection (#5)

The Colossi of Memnon, at Thebes, during the Inundation, Egypt, c1845. Artist
The Colossi of Memnon, at Thebes, during the Inundation, Egypt, c1845. Two 70ft/21m stone statues of Amenhotep III (Amenophis III) that stood in front of the mortuary temple that is now destroyed

Ziggurat of Agar Quf, Dur-Kurigalzu, Iraq, 1977. Ziggurats were temple towers of terraced pyramid form built by the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia

Tutankhamens Death Mask, 1323 BC, (c1910-1935). Housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. From The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record Number 1910-1935

Colossi of Memnon, Luxor (Thebes), Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
Colossi of Memnon, Luxor (Thebes), Egypt, c1890. The twin statues depict the Pharaoh Amenhotep III and stood in front of his mortuary temple, which has been destroyed

Great Temple, Karnak, Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
Great Temple, Karnak, Egypt, c1890. The Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak was built in the 14th-13th century BC. Lantern slide

Great Temple, Luxor, Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
Great Temple, Luxor, Egypt, c1890. The temple of Luxor was begun by Amenhotep III in the 14th century BC and later extended by Rameses II in the 13th century BC. Lantern slide

Mutnezemt, Ancient Egyptian queen of the 18th dynasty, 14th-13th century BC (1926). Artist: Winifred Mabel Brunton
Mutnejmet, Ancient Egyptian queen of the 18th dynasty, 14th-13th century BC (1926). Mutnejmet was the queen consort of Horemheb, the last pharaoh of the 18th dynasty

The Colossi of Memnon, Luxor (Thebes), Egypt, c1922. The twin statues depict the Pharaoh Amenhotep III and stood in front of his mortuary temple, which has been destroyed

Rames and his wife in adoration before a table heaped with offerings, c1400 BC (1958). A fragment of the Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead from the tomb of Rames

Egyptian scribes, c1350 BC (1936). Limestone relief. Found in the collection of the Museo Archeologico, Florence. Plate taken from The Art of Ancient Egypt, published by the Phaidon Press (Vienna)

An Ancient Egyptian princess, c1370 BC (1936). Quartz bust. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris. Plate taken from The Art of Ancient Egypt, published by the Phaidon Press (Vienna, 1936)

Hall of Columns in the Great Temple of Karnak, Egypt, 1933-1934. Painted piers showing the Pharaoh Amenhotep II offering a lotus flower to Amun, and Amenhotep III with the goddess Hathor

The Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Egypt, 1933-1934. Two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Dating from the 14th century BC, the statues stood in front of Amenhoteps mortuary temple

Golden shrine in the antechamber of Tutankhamuns tomb, Egypt, 1933-1934. Embossed with scenes representing incidents in the lives of the departed Pharaoh and his queen

One of the twin supports of a ceremonial couch found in Tutankhamuns tomb, Egypt, 1933-1934. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

A ransacked Egyptian tomb, 1933-1934. A print from Wonders of the Past, Volume I, 1933-1934

The first glimpse of Tutankhamuns tomb, Egypt, 1933-1934. The sight that met the eyes of Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter when they broke down the sealed doorway which divided the ante-chamber of

Hole made by robbers to gain admission to Tutankhamuns tomb, Egypt, 1933-1934. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Pharaoh Thutmose IV and his queen, 1933-1934. Black granite group, discovered at Karnak. Thutmose IV was the eighth Pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt. He reigned from 1401 until 1391 BC

Wooden statue of Tutankhamun, Egypt, 1933-1934. Statue of Tutankhamun, one of two that stood outside the sealed up entrance to his sepulchral chamber

Position of the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of Kings, Egypt, 1933-1934. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Alabaster vases, Tutankhamuns tomb, Egypt, 1933-1934. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Painted clothes chest, which lies at the foot of Tutankhamens statue, Egypt, 1933-1934. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Colossal Memnon statues at Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Colossal Memnon statues at Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Here once stood a noble temple erected by Amenophis III, and the two colossal statues adorned its front. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Great war reliefs sculptured in the wall at Karnak Temple, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Great war reliefs sculptured in the wall at Karnak Temple, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. In three rows, one above the other, Sethos I, the father of Ramses II

Moses, 1926. Artist: Frederic Shields
Moses, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake, published by the Waverley Book Club (London, 1926)

Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis, Egypt, c1920s-c1930s(?). This sphinx is thought to date from the 18th or 19th dynasty of Ancient Egypt (c14th-13th century BC)

Ancient Egyptian headdress and earrings, 18th Dynasty, 16th-13th century BC. From the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Moses parting from his people, who will enter the Promised Land
Hebrew people leaving Moses at Mount Pisgah before crossing the Jordan River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hebrews released from bondage by the Egyptians
Moses given permission to lead the Hebrew people out of Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The first Passover, in ancient Egypt
Death of Egyptians firstborn children, sparing the enslaved Hebrew children. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Moses reciting the Ten Commandments
Moses giving the laws to the Hebrew people during the Exodus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Baby Moses found by an Egyptian princess
Pharoahs daughter finds baby Moses in a basket in the Nile. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Exploring the Mysteries of the 14th Century BC: From Goddess Sekhmet to Akhenaten" Step back in time to the captivating world of the 14th century BC, where ancient civilizations thrived and left behind a rich tapestry of art, rituals, and legends. One cannot help but be mesmerized by the fierce beauty of Goddess Sekhmet, whose lioness form symbolized power and protection. Her presence loomed large over ancient Egypt, as depicted in magnificent wall paintings found in tombs like that of Tutankhamun in Luxor. Speaking of Tutankhamun, his tomb has unveiled countless treasures that offer glimpses into this enigmatic era. The antechamber reveals stunning artifacts such as golden chariots and intricate jewelry fit for royalty, and is here that we witness Hathor herself offering her necklace to a pharaoh - an exquisite painted relief from Seth I's tomb at Thebes. The Blue Bird fresco from Knossos takes us beyond Egypt's borders to Minoan Crete. This vibrant artwork transports us to a time when trade flourished across the Mediterranean Sea, connecting diverse cultures through shared symbols and stories. Intriguingly enough, it was during this period that Passover rituals began taking shape in ancient Egypt. These traditions would later become integral parts of Jewish heritage as Moses delivered the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. While exploring these historical wonders, one cannot ignore the artistic interpretations brought forth by Winifred Mabel Brunton. Through her masterful brushstrokes, she captures iconic figures like Nefertiti and Akhenaten with striking realism - immortalizing their reigns for generations to come. As we journey further eastward towards Bosra in Syria, we encounter remnants of another great civilization thriving amidst shifting sands. Here lies evidence of cultural exchange between Mesopotamia and Egypt during this period – an enduring testament to the interconnectedness of ancient societies.