Images Across Time...
Below are both modern & ancient representations of Ancient Egyptian art. I have put an explanation as to what is depicted in each piece and where it is from and the artist if it is known. Whether an ancient piece or a modern facsimilie, each piece, in my mind, is evocative of the beauty, grace and timelessness that was Egypt. The Ancient Egyptians loved and used colour to its full advantage. In Egypt, colour was not only an aethetically pleasing thing, but it was symbologically representative in their religion and language. A slight warning to the casual internet "surfer": This page may take a bit of time to load, but I feel the end results are definitely worth the wait. Enjoy!
This is a modern day representation of the image of Prince Khaumaset and his wife, Nubnofret. Khaumaset was the son of Ramses II and a Sem Priest. Had it not been for the fact that Rameses II lived into his nineties and outlived his son, Khaumaset would have most probably succeeded Ramses to the throne as Per'aa (Pharaoh).
Khaumaset's name meant "Manifestation in Thebes", indicating that he was born there. Early in life, Khaumaset had a short career in the army, joining Ramses II's successful campaign in Nubia. He was believed to have been the world's first Egyptologist, well versed in the ancient and arcane lore . Even the sages in the Temple admired the young Khaumaset 's learning and knowlege. When he was in his twenties he was dedicated to the Temple of Ptah, the Netjer of craftsmen, artists and architects. Ptah was also part of the Memphis Triad that consisted of Ptah, Sekhmet and their son Nefertem.
An illustration of Pharaoh Seti I and Hathor.
An illustration of the (in)famous Cleopatra VII that I found online. It is from an original drawing by Esther Morrison Smith. A beautiful rendition of a young Cleopatra and a statue of Marc Antony.
This is a picture that my dear friend, James Whitfield took when he was in Egypt last fall. Nefertari was the chief wife of Ramses II. I had never seen this statue before James showed me this photo. The workmanship of this statue, not to mention her tomb in the Valley of the Queens, is a testsment to Ramses love for her.
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