Queen Nefertari , 17"x14",Handmade, Handpainted Papyrus, , Ancient Egyptian art, Frameable

Portrait of Queen "Nefertari Merit-Mut"Or the The beautiful one beloved by the goddess Mut the mother goddes of ancient Egypt. Queen Nefertari was the wife of the Great king Ramses 2nd for whom he built a funerary temple in Abu-Simbel South of Egypt. An honor never bestowed on a wife of a king in Ancient Egypt. Her royal tomb in the valley of the Queens in Luxor South of Egypt is a work of art on a royal scale. With vivid colors and scenes of Egyptian gods that guide Queen Nefertari's soul into the after life.
She was often depicted in wall paintings and statues as a beautiful woman, and is also known for her patronage of art and culture, as well as her strong religious beliefs. Queen Nefertari was an important figure in the New Kingdom period and her legacy still lives on today, as she is often depicted in artworks, literature, and movies.