Stela with Man Offering to Re Harakhty (c.712 – c.663 BC) by Ancient Egypt

Stela with Man Offering to Re Harakhty - Ancient Egypt - c.712 - c.663 BC

Artwork Information

TitleStela with Man Offering to Re Harakhty
ArtistAncient Egypt
Datec.712 - c.663 BC
Art Movement3rd Intermediate Period

About Stela with Man Offering to Re Harakhty

The artwork, titled “Stela with Man Offering to Re Harakhty,” originates from Ancient Egypt and dates to approximately 712 to 663 BC. It falls within the 3rd Intermediate Period and is classified as a religious painting. As an artifact from this historical era, the stela exhibits the intricate and symbolic artistry characteristic of Ancient Egyptian culture and religious practices.

The artwork depicts a man presenting offerings to the deity Re-Harakhty, who is illustrated sitting on a throne. The god is represented with the head of a falcon, a common depiction in Egyptian iconography, adorned with the solar disk above his head. The man, possibly a priest or a devout follower, is shown standing with a gesture of reverence, raising one hand while holding an offering in the other. Above them, the presence of two protective “Eye of Horus” symbols emphasizes the sacred nature of the scene. The stela’s colors are somewhat faded, but traces of red, blue, and black are still visible, indicating the use of mineral-based pigments. The composition and iconography collectively reflect the religious devotion and artistic sophistication of the time.

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