Stela of Intef and His Wife, Dedetamun (c.1981 – c.1802 BC) by Ancient Egypt

Stela of Intef and His Wife, Dedetamun - Ancient Egypt - c.1981 - c.1802 BC

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TitleStela of Intef and His Wife, Dedetamun
ArtistAncient Egypt
Datec.1981 - c.1802 BC
Art MovementMiddle Kingdom

About Stela of Intef and His Wife, Dedetamun

The artwork, titled “Stela of Intef and His Wife, Dedetamun,” was created by an unknown artist from Ancient Egypt during the period c.1981 – c.1802 BC, belonging to the Middle Kingdom art movement. It falls within the genres of genre painting and portrait.

The artwork is a stela, a type of stone slab, depicting Intef and his spouse, Dedetamun. The figures are rendered in a traditional ancient Egyptian style, characterized by profile views and vibrant use of color. Intef, prominently featured, is portrayed seated on the right, holding hands with Dedetamun. She is depicted with a serene presence, adorned in typical attire of the period. Hieroglyphics accompany the illustration, adding a textual element to the visual representation. The stela serves both as a decorative and commemorative piece, capturing a moment of intimacy between the couple in their shared life.

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