The artwork titled “Smenkhkare and Meritaten” attributed to Ancient Egypt, dates back to approximately c.1351 – c.1334 BC and belongs to the Amarna art movement. Belonging to the genre of portraiture, the artwork vividly captures figures significant from the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten.
The artwork, which is rendered on a roughly rectangular stone, depicts two figures engaged in a serene and symbolic interaction. The intricate attire and regal adornments indicate their high status. Both figures are in profile, a stylistic characteristic prominent in Egyptian art. They are adorned with detailed accessories and elaborate ceremonial attire. The background is a warm, yellowish hue, providing a subtle contrast to the finely detailed and vibrantly colored clothing and skin tones of the figures. The precision of line and composition reflects the delicacy and importance of the subjects. The figures hold items that likely have symbolic meanings, further emphasizing the cultural and religious context of the period.
