<em>Ramesses II</em>, ca. 1279–1213 B.C.E. Limestone, pigment, 15 × 3 × 17 in., 48.5 lb. (38.1 × 7.6 × 43.2 cm, 22kg). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 11.670. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 11.670_edited_SL1.jpg)

Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C.E. Limestone, pigment, 15 × 3 × 17 in., 48.5 lb. (38.1 × 7.6 × 43.2 cm, 22kg). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 11.670. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 11.670_edited_SL1.jpg)

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Ramesses II

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

On View: 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor

The color and style of this relief strongly suggest not only that it came from the temple of Ramesses II at Abydos but also that it was carved in the first two years of his reign, perhaps by the same artists who decorated the adjacent temple of his predecessor, Seti I. The aquiline nose and the fat folds on the throat are particularly characteristic of Nineteenth Dynasty relief. Ramesses is shown with arms raised in a gesture of offering or worship.

MEDIUM Limestone, pigment

Possible Place Collected: Abydos, Egypt

DATES ca. 1279–1213 B.C.E.

DYNASTY Dynasty 19

PERIOD New Kingdom

DIMENSIONS 15 × 3 × 17 in., 48.5 lb. (38.1 × 7.6 × 43.2 cm, 22kg) (show scale)

COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

ACCESSION NUMBER 11.670

CREDIT LINE Museum Collection Fund

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Fragmentary head of Ramesses II in painted sunk relief, limestone - Nemes headdress with uraeus and ceremonial beard. Preserved from top of head to shoulders. Condition: Fair. Numerous chips on surface. Portions stained. Good workmanship.

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MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view on the 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor

CAPTION Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C.E. Limestone, pigment, 15 × 3 × 17 in., 48.5 lb. (38.1 × 7.6 × 43.2 cm, 22kg). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 11.670. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 11.670_edited_SL1.jpg)

IMAGE overall, 11.670_edited_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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