Ramesses IV (1153-1147 BC) offering incense to Isis and Amon-Re, seated on a throne, copy of a wall painting from his tomb in the Valley of the Kings, plate 260 from 'Monuments d'Egypte'

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"Ramesses IV Offering Incense to Isis and Amon-Re" is a reproduction of an ancient Egyptian wall painting originating from the tomb of Ramesses IV (KV2) in the Valley of the Kings. The artwork depicts the pharaoh Ramesses IV, who reigned from 1153 to 1147 BC during the New Kingdom's Twentieth Dynasty, engaged in a religious ritual. In this ceremonial scene, the pharaoh is shown presenting incense to the deities Isis, the goddess of health, marriage, and wisdom, and Amon-Re, the king of the gods and god of the sun and air.

This particular reproduction is plate 260 from the seminal work "Monuments d'Egypte" by Jean-François Champollion, the French scholar and philologist renowned for deciphering the Rosetta Stone and pioneering Egyptology. Champollion's publication, which is a comprehensive record of Egyptian antiquities, played a crucial role in the study and understanding of ancient Egyptian culture and hieroglyphics. The plate is part of a larger collection that meticulously documents the rich iconography and inscriptions found in Egyptian monuments, providing invaluable insights into the religious practices, beliefs, and daily life of ancient Egypt.

The artwork is significant not only for its portrayal of religious practices in ancient Egypt but also as an example of early 19th-century efforts to document and preserve the heritage of ancient civilizations. The detailed rendering of the scene captures the essence of Egyptian artistic conventions, including the use of hierarchical proportions, profile views of the human figures, and the use of hieroglyphic texts accompanying the imagery to denote the actions and identities of the figures depicted.

As a visual source, "Ramesses IV Offering Incense to Isis and Amon-Re" serves as a testament to the continuity of religious traditions in ancient Egypt, highlighting the pharaoh's role as an intermediary between the gods and the people. It also reflects the broader cultural and religious landscape of the New Kingdom period, during which pharaonic power and divine worship were intricately intertwined.

The reproduction of this wall painting is an important artifact for both the study of ancient Egyptian art and the history of Egyptology. It continues to be referenced by scholars and enthusiasts alike, contributing to the ongoing fascination with and understanding of one of history's most enduring civilizations.

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