Rameses The Great Collection

Fragments of the Great Colossi, at the Memnonium, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Fragments of the Great Colossi, at the Memnonium, 19th century. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Grand Entrance to the Temple of Luxor, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Grand Entrance to the Temple of Luxor, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Volume 1

Giant limestone statues of Rameses II, Temple of Rameses, Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1836. Artist: David Roberts
Giant limestone statues of Rameses II, Temple of Rameses, Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1836. The reign of the Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Rameses II (ruled 1279-1213 BC)

Scarab Depicting a Baboon before the Throne Name of Ramses II, 19th dynasty (1304-1201 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Scarab Depicting a Baboon before the Throne Name of Ramses II (image 2 of 2), 19th dynasty (1304-1201 BCE)

Another recently discovered Statue of Ramses II at Luxor, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Another recently discovered Statue of Ramses II at Luxor, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Discovery of a Colossal Statue of Ramses II near Aboukir, Egypt, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Discovery of a Colossal Statue of Ramses II near Aboukir, Egypt, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Crystal Palace at Sydenham - the Egyptian Avenue: Colossal Figures from Aboo Simbel, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Crystal Palace at Sydenham - the Egyptian Avenue: Colossal Figures from Aboo Simbel, 1854. Replicas of Ancient Egyptian scuptures from the temple of Abu Simbel, on display in South London

Ramesseum, Egypt, 1984. Creator: Ethel Davies
Ramesseum, Egypt, 1984. The remains of the Ramasseum, the memorial temple to the Egyptian pharoah Ramessesm dating from the 13th century BC

Karnak, Egypt, 1984. Creator: Ethel Davies
Karnak, Egypt, 1984. Ancient pharoaic figure at the Temple of Karnak, a complex of ancient religious and secular buildings, dating from 2000 BC to 30 BC, Luxor, Egypt

Ramses, Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1984. Creator: Ethel Davies
Ramses, Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1984. The massive rock carved temples and UNESCO Heritage Site built for and by the Pharoah Ramesses II c. 1300 BC, moved to this site in 1958, near Lake Nasser, Egypt

Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1984. Creator: Ethel Davies
Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1984. The massive rock carved temples and UNESCO Heritage Site built for and by the Pharoah Ramesses II c. 1300 BC, moved to this site in 1958, near Lake Nasser, Egypt

Rameses II, Ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty, 13th century BC (1926). Artist: Winifred Mabel Brunton
Rameses II, Ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty, 13th century BC (1926). The third pharaoh of the 19th dynasty, Rameses II (Rameses the Great) ruled from 1279 until 1212 BC

Nefertari and Isis, Ancient Egyptian wall painting from a Theban tomb, 13th century BC. Nefertari (1292-1225 BC) was the favourite queen of Ramses II

Interior of the Great Temple, Abu Simbel, 19th century. Artist: George Moore
Interior of the Great Temple, Aboo-Simbel, 19th century. View inside the temple of Abu Simbel built by Rameses II showing some of the colossal statues

Rameses II and the Tree of Life, Karnak, Egypt, 13th century BC. The reign of the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Rameses II (ruled 1279-1213 BC) was notable for an upsurge in the rate of temple building

Mummy of Ramesses II (b / w photo)
3095889 Mummy of Ramesses II (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mummy of Ramesses II. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Ring: Usermaatre-Setepenre (Ramesses II), Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, reign of Ramesses II (about 1279-1213 BCE)

Scarab: The God Ptah with a Standing King and the Name of Usermaatra Setepenra (Ramesses II), Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, Reign of Ramesses II (about 1279-1213 BCE)

Scarab: The God Ptah with Name of Usermaatra Setepenra (Ramesses II), Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, Reign of Ramesses II (about 1279-1213 BCE)

Scarab: Usermaatra Setepenra (Ramesses II), Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, Reign of Ramesses II (about 1279-1213 BCE)

Ibsamboul, Partie Meridionale Du Speos D Hathor;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Ibsamboul, Partie Meridionale Du Speos D Hathor; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 110 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Jerusalem, Arcades Inferieures De L Eglise Du Saint-Sepulcre;Palestine
Jerusalem, Arcades Inferieures De L Eglise Du Saint-Sepulcre; Palestine, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 115 from the album " egypte, nubie

The Piazza del Popolo (Veduta della Piazza del Popolo), ca. 1750

Ibsamboul, Sculptures de l Entree du Speos de Phre, Nubie, 1849 / 51
Ibsamboul, Sculptures de l Entree du Speos de Phre, Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 105 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Entree De Speos D Hathor;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Ibsamboul, Entree De Speos D Hathor; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 109 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Colosse Oriental Du Grand Speos De Phre;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Ibsamboul, Colosse Oriental Du Grand Speos De Phre; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 103 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Gournah, Tombeau d Osymandias;Thebes, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Gournah, Tombeau d Osymandias; Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 58 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Gournah, Perystyle du Tombeau d Osymandias (Ramesseum Occidental);Thebes
Gournah, Perystyle du Tombeau d Osymandias (Ramesseum Occidental); Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 59 from the album " egypte, nubie

Ibsamboul, Vue Generale Du Grand Speos De Phre;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Ibsamboul, Vue Generale Du Grand Speos De Phre; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 102 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Les Deux Speos;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Ibsamboul, Les Deux Speos; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 101 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Colosse Oriental Du Speos De Phre, Vu De Profil;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Ibsamboul, Colosse Oriental Du Speos De Phre, Vu De Profil; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 104 from the album " egypte, nubie

Ibsamboul, Colosse Medial (Enfoui) du Speos de PhreNubie
Ibsamboul, Colosse Medial (Enfoui) du Speos de Phre Nubie, Palestine et Syrie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 106 from the album " egypte, nubie

Ibsamboul, Partie Septentrionale Du Speos D Hathor;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Ibsamboul, Partie Septentrionale Du Speos D Hathor; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 108 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Colosse Occidental Du Speos De Phre;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Ibsamboul, Colosse Occidental Du Speos De Phre; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 107 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Case containing a mummy (engraving)
1092876 Case containing a mummy (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Case containing a mummy)

Nomads from Asia coming into Egypt to solicit an asylum from the governor of a province (engraving)
1092874 Nomads from Asia coming into Egypt to solicit an asylum from the governor of a province (engraving) by French School

Hypostylic Hall in a great temple (engraving)
1092868 Hypostylic Hall in a great temple (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hypostylic Hall in a great temple)

The Rameseum, Hall of the Colossus (engraving)
1092864 The Rameseum, Hall of the Colossus (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rameseum, Hall of the Colossus)

View of Thebes (restored) during the Inundation (engraving)
1092860 View of Thebes (restored) during the Inundation (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Thebes (restored) during the Inundation

Egyptian Cavalry (engraving)
1092853 Egyptian Cavalry (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Cavalry. Illustration for Rameses The Great or Egypt 3300 Years Ago by F De Lanoye)

The Temple of Denderah, restored according to the Egyptian Commission (engraving)
1092845 The Temple of Denderah, restored according to the Egyptian Commission (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple of Denderah)

A mummy in its bandages (engraving)
1092875 A mummy in its bandages (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mummy in its bandages)

The Colossi of Amenoph III, otherwise called the Statue of Memnon, restored (engraving)
1092862 The Colossi of Amenoph III, otherwise called the Statue of Memnon, restored (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colossi of Amenoph III)

An Egyptian Princess in her palanquin, according to Wilkinson (engraving)
1092849 An Egyptian Princess in her palanquin, according to Wilkinson (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Egyptian Princess in her palanquin)

Egypt: Nile Steamship Rameses the Great (b / w photo)
6009596 Egypt: Nile Steamship Rameses the Great (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nile Steamship Rameses the Great)

Ancient Egyptian portrait heads (litho)
5997001 Ancient Egyptian portrait heads (litho) by Burger, Lothar Michael (1866-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Egyptian portrait heads)

View of Ibrim, at the present day (engraving)
1092869 View of Ibrim, at the present day (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Ibrim, at the present day)

Dwelling of an Egyptian of high rank, according to mural paintings (engraving)
1092863 Dwelling of an Egyptian of high rank, according to mural paintings (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dwelling of an Egyptian of high rank)

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"Rameses the Great: A Glimpse into Ancient Egypt's Mighty Pharaoh" Step back in time to the 13th century BC, where Rameses II, an iconic pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty, ruled over ancient Egypt with unparalleled grandeur. This captivating artwork by Winifred Mabel Brunton transports us to a world steeped in history and mystery. In one painting, we witness Nefertari and Isis adorning the walls of a Theban tomb. Their beauty and grace are immortalized for eternity, reflecting the importance of these goddesses in Egyptian mythology. Another masterpiece depicts Rameses II standing tall beside the Tree of Life at Karnak. Symbolizing his divine connection and eternal reign as pharaoh, this scene showcases his power and authority. The mummy of Ramesses II is captured in a black-and-white photograph, reminding us that even after death, his legacy lives on. His preserved remains offer glimpses into ancient embalming practices while preserving his majestic presence. Engravings reveal scenes from everyday life during Rameses' rule - slaves diligently making bricks under the watchful eye of their overseers or captives constructing temples under duress. These images shed light on both the achievements and hardships faced by those who built Egypt's magnificent structures. Ancient artifacts such as rings adorned with Usermaatre-Setepenre (Ramesses II) inscriptions or scarabs depicting Ptah alongside his name further emphasize Rameses' divine status. These intricate pieces serve as reminders of how deeply religion was intertwined with daily life during this era. Traveling beyond Egypt's borders, Ibsamboul takes us to Nubia where Hathor's temple stands proudly amidst breathtaking landscapes. Meanwhile, Jerusalem unveils its lower arcades within the Church of Holy Sepulchre—a testament to Rameses' influence reaching far beyond Egyptian territories.