The artwork titled “The goddess Hathor welcomes Sethos I,” attributed to Ancient Egypt, dates from approximately 1550 to 1069 BC and is part of the New Kingdom art movement. This mythological painting is currently located in the Louvre, Paris, France.
The artwork depicts the goddess Hathor, identifiable by her characteristic cow horns and sun disk headdress, warmly greeting Pharaoh Sethos I. The scene is rich with vibrant colors and detailed textures, reflecting the grandeur and stylization typical of New Kingdom Egyptian art. Both figures are adorned with elaborate garments and jewelry, indicative of their high status. Hieroglyphics and symbols, arranged meticulously around the figures, provide context and convey the divine interaction. This mythological encounter illustrates the close relationship between the gods and the pharaohs in Ancient Egyptian belief systems.
