Gods on papyrus

  So this piece!  This is a description of two Gods that is drawn on a peace of papyrus.  My great uncle, my mother's uncle, was a missionary in Egypt.  He brought this piece back and donated it to the church he then pastored. 

 

   With this hanging in the church for so many years, then taken down and finally being lost, and then my great uncle passing away we never heard the background on this piece. So when I decided to write about it I had to uncover it's mysteries!  I took the clues that are in it. With the headdress I figured that was Horus, second to the right. Then noticing the Ankh that the female is holding I figured that was a Goddess and found out that is Hathor. So with the help of Google I was able to find this and know what the story is about.  The man next to the Gods is King Hourmoheb who was the man that became Pharaoh after King Tut.  King Hourmoheb is portrayed here twice presenting liquids to the Gods.

  

   You also notice with Horus being the patron national god that he is wearing the crown that unites the Kingdoms.   There are three cartouches in the background signifying royalty.  Which also shows in the stances.   

I picked this piece because, besides the obvious sentimental value, Egypt has always fascinated me with the mummification process, the connections in the Bible, and of course their art.  What I love about their art is that they create everywhere and it's not just something simple.  Everything is very intricate and has a specific meaning.