The Egyptian Widow — Lourens Alma Tadema

Lourens Alma Tadema. Painted 1872.

The Frisian artist Alma-Tadema was a great success in England, where he was even knighted. His representations of ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman scenes made him one of the most popular 19th-century painters. In this picture, full of archaeological details, a woman is mourning beside the inner mummy case containing the body of her husband. His sarcophagus stands at left, while priests and singers lament the departed.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 19th Century, Historicism, Main building.

panel, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 99.1 × 74.9 cm · Gift of Mr and Mrs Drucker-Fraser, Montreux

Print: 99.1 × 74.9 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108126. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.