Poster Print : Horus. Edfu. Egypt
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Horus. Edfu. Egypt
Temple of Horus. God Horus with double crown. Main entrance. First pylon. Detail. Edfu. Egypt
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Media ID 14318967
© Thaliastock / Mary Evans
Deity Divinity Double Dynasty Edfu Falcon Falcon Headed Hieratic Horus Mythological Mythology Perspective Pschent Ptolemaic Pylon Sandstone Sejemty
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the ancient wonders of Egypt with our stunning Horus Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the majesty of the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Witness the intricate detail of the main entrance and the magnificent representation of God Horus wearing his double crown. Transport yourself back in time with this evocative and captivating piece, perfect for adding a touch of history and culture to any room in your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.5cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Horus at the Gates of Edfu: A Regal God's Welcome" In this image, we are transported back to ancient Egypt, standing before the grand entrance of the Temple of Horus in Edfu. The first pylon, adorned with intricate sandstone relief carvings, welcomes us to this sacred place dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. Horus, the ancient Egyptian god of the sky, the sun, and the protector of pharaohs, is depicted here in all his majesty. He wears the double crown, known as the Pschent, symbolizing his unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. The crown's distinctive design, consisting of the White Crown of Upper Egypt and the Red Crown of Lower Egypt, adds a regal touch to the god's appearance. The hieroglyphs inscribed on the temple's entrance provide a glimpse into the mythological and historical significance of this deity. Horus is shown with a falcon head, symbolizing his connection to the sky and the sun. He is also depicted with the Sehemty symbol, a solar disk between two cobras, signifying his role as a god of the sun and protector of the pharaoh. This image, taken from the Ptolemaic Dynasty era, showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of ancient Egyptian art. The relief carvings on the temple's entrance are a testament to the skill and dedication of the artisans who created them. The perspective of the image, with the temple's entrance framing the god Horus, adds a sense of depth and grandeur to the scene. As we stand before this magnificent image, we are reminded of the rich history and mythology that once thrived in ancient Egypt. The Temple of Horus in Edfu, with its intricate details and captivating imagery, continues to be a source of fascination and inspiration for scholars, historians, and visitors alike.
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