Nany Before Osiris, Isis and Nephthys (Book of the Dead for the Singer of Amun, Nany) (c.1050 BC) by Ancient Egypt

Nany Before Osiris, Isis and Nephthys (Book of the Dead for the Singer of Amun, Nany) - Ancient Egypt - c.1050 BC

Artwork Information

TitleNany Before Osiris, Isis and Nephthys (Book of the Dead for the Singer of Amun, Nany)
ArtistAncient Egypt
Datec.1050 BC
Mediumpapyrus,paint
Art Movement3rd Intermediate Period
Current LocationMetropolitan Museum of Art (Met), New York City, NY, US

About Nany Before Osiris, Isis and Nephthys (Book of the Dead for the Singer of Amun, Nany)

The artwork titled “Nany Before Osiris, Isis and Nephthys (Book of the Dead for the Singer of Amun, Nany)” dates back to approximately 1050 BC and originates from Ancient Egypt. Rendered in papyrus and paint, it belongs to the 3rd Intermediate Period art movement and is classified as a symbolic and religious painting. This piece is part of the series “Book of the Dead for the Singer of Amun, Nany” and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City, NY, US.

The artwork vividly depicts scenes from the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, showcasing Nany, a singer of Amun, standing respectfully before the deities Osiris, Isis, and Nephthys. Osiris is seated on a throne wearing the Atef crown, characterized by his green skin, holding a crook and flail, symbols of kingship and power. Isis and Nephthys, both goddesses, are portrayed standing with distinctive headdresses indicative of their roles and divine statuses. The scene is filled with hieroglyphic text, enhancing its ritualistic and symbolic nature. The use of green and gold colors highlights the divine and eternal aspects of the figures, typical of Egyptian religious art. The composition emphasizes a structured and reverent interaction between the mortal and the divine, underscoring the beliefs and artistic conventions of Ancient Egypt.

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