Akhenaten Collection (#3)

Akhenaten and Nefertiti after 1345 BC. AD (after year 9 of the realm) painted limestone

Wall painting from tomb of Akhnaton (Akenaton or Akhenaten) c1375 BC showing waterfowl flying up out of reeds. On left is stand of Papyrus which was used to produce writing material

Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV) heretic pharaoh, reigned from c150 BC, here with Nefertiti and their two daughters offering gifts to the Sun. Relief originally in Temple of Sun, Thebes. Linen garments

Fragment of a royal group of The Amarna Period: The latter half of the Eighteenth
Fragment of a royal group of The Amarna Period:The latter half of the Eighteenth Dynasty was marked by the reign of Amenhotep IV

Akhenaten Painted limestone The Amarna Period: latter half of the Eighteenth Dynasty when the royal residence of the pharaoh and his queen was shifted to Akhenaten ( Horizon of the Aten)

Relief showing Nefertiti (c1370-c1330 BC) Great Royal Wife (chief consort) and the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten, and their children, with Aten, the suns disc which they worshipped

Bust of Nefertiti (c1370- c1330 BC) Great Royal Wife (chief consort) to the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten. Nefertiti and her husband were known for a religious revolution

Akhenaten (reigned 1353-1336 BC) and Nefertiti (c1370 BC-c1330 BC) Great Royal Wife of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten. Relief in the Egyptian Museum in the Altes Museum Berlin

Head of Amenhotep IV from Karnak, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Head of Amenhotep IV. From Karnak

Egypt, Thebes, Luzor, Temples of Karnak, Talatat wall from the temple of Amenhotep IV
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII - Talatat wall, from the temple of Amenhotep IV at Karnak, Luxor

Egyptian engravement representing Akhenaten and Nefertiti worshipping solar disc, from Tall al-Amarnah, Egypt
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Akhenaten and Nefertiti worshipping the solar disc. From Tall al-Amarnah (Amarna, Egypt)

Relief in alabaster of Pharaoh Akhenaten, from the Royal Palace of Tell el-Amarna
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Relief in alabaster of Pharaoh Akhenaton. From the Royal Palace of Tell el-Amarna

Akhenaten / Temple Ceremon
The young king Akhenaten (aka Amenhotep IV) leads the temple ceremonies

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Akhenaten, the enigmatic pharaoh of ancient Egypt, left an indelible mark on history through his radical religious and artistic reforms. His reign in the 14th century BC brought about a revolution in Egyptian art, as seen in the iconic Nefertiti bust housed at Neues Museum. Carved from limestone and adorned with stucco, this masterpiece captures the timeless beauty of Queen Nefertiti. Her regal features and serene expression epitomize the elegance of ancient Egyptian art. Another captivating depiction is found in a relief that portrays Akhenaten alongside Nefertiti and their three daughters. This scene showcases their familial bond amidst a backdrop of intricate hieroglyphics. In "King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti making a Sacrifice, " we witness their devotion to Aten, the sun-god worshipped during Akhenaten's reign. The couple stands united, offering prayers under the benevolent rays of Aten. The talented artist Winifred Mabel Brunton also immortalized these figures through her paintings. In her portrayal of Nefertiti, she captures both her allure and power as one of Egypt's most influential queens. One cannot overlook "Akhenaten and His Family" from Tell el-Amarna (Akhetaten). This artwork provides insight into their private lives; it reveals not only Akhenaten's role as a father but also highlights Meritaton, his eldest daughter who played an important political role during his reign. A striking statue dedicated to Akhenaten further emphasizes his distinctive physical features – elongated face, narrow eyes, full lips – characteristics that set him apart from traditional representations of pharaohs. Lastly, there is a remarkable relief depicting Akhenaten and Nefertiti basking under the divine radiance bestowed upon them by Aten.