καιρός remembered

3 x Lady Tanetmit

When I look at ancient Egyptian art depicting people, I am often moved by the subtle beauty and refinement of a face, a mouth, a gaze. The thousands of years that separate us seem to vanish, and I feel as though I am standing face to face with the image of a timeless, living being. As is the case here with Lady Tanetmit.
In my photograph, I have placed the three parts of her sarcophagus, which were lying side by side on the ground, in an upright position, which heightens the sense of tangible closeness even further.

Photo of the week: Sarcophagus of Lady Tanetmit, mummy case, inner and outer coffins, 945-715 BC, Egypt, Musée du Louvre-Lens, France 2024