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Funerary Portrait of a Young Girl, c. AD 25-37. Creator: Unknown
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Funerary Portrait of a Young Girl, c. AD 25-37. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Portrait of a Young Girl, c. AD 25-37. Traditional Egyptian burial practices continued well into Roman times. These lifelike portraits were made for a specific purpose: to cover the head of the mummified individual represented in the portrait. Typically, they were painted with encaustic (pigment mixed with beeswax) on wooden panels, as was the case here. Less frequently, they were painted directly onto the linen shrouds that covered the mummy. Hairstyles, jewelry, and clothing are carefully rendered according to contemporary fashion. Meticulously rendered details such as skin tone, facial hair, and bone structure suggest a keen sense of the subjects individuality, and with it, an inevitable sense of mortality. The addition of gilded details on the lips and jewelry is a rare detail that alludes to the individuals transformation in death into a blessed spirit, or akh, a being of light
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This print showcases the "Funerary Portrait of a Young Girl" dating back to AD 25-37. Created by an unknown artist, this traditional Egyptian burial practice continued even during Roman times. The purpose of these lifelike portraits was to cover the head of the mummified individual depicted in the artwork. Painted with encaustic (a mixture of pigment and beeswax) on wooden panels, this particular portrait exemplifies the meticulous attention to detail prevalent in such artworks. Occasionally, these portraits were directly painted onto linen shrouds that covered the mummy. The artist has skillfully captured contemporary fashion trends through carefully rendered hairstyles, jewelry, and clothing. The striking realism portrayed in this piece extends beyond mere aesthetics. Meticulously crafted details like skin tone, facial hair, and bone structure suggest a profound understanding of each subject's unique individuality while simultaneously reminding viewers of their own mortality. A rare addition to this portrait is gilded detailing on the lips and jewelry—an intriguing symbol alluding to the transformation of individuals into blessed spirits or akh upon death—a being associated with light. Preserved within Egypt's rich heritage art collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this remarkable depiction offers us a glimpse into ancient customs and beliefs surrounding death and afterlife. Through Heritage Art/Heritage Images' exceptional photography skills, we can now appreciate every intricate aspect of this timeless masterpiece from centuries past.
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