Wonderful Things Art

A mythological papyrus illustrating the story of the separation of the sky (goddess Nut) and earth (god Geb) and the creation of the world.

Reproduction of a prehistoric bowl from the Naqada I period (c. 3850–3650 BC) depicting three stylised hippos in the Nile landscape.

Pharoah Seti I kneels in the shade of a persea tree between the gods Ptah and Re-Horakhty in this relief from the Great Temple of Abydos.

Tips for starting out interpreting ancient Egyptian art, including reading hieroglyphics, and understanding symbolism and art styles.

The ancient Egyptian goddess Isis with protective wings outstretched, based on a scene on the golden shrine of Tutankhamun dating to 1324 BC

A reproduction of a painting of the god of the dead Anubis from the Tomb of Pashedu in the worker's village of Deir el-Medina in Egypt

The wall paintings in the burial chamber of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun show how the young king journeyed into the afterlife

The Stela of Inamun Nayesnebu dating to Dynasty 25 depicts the woman giving offerings to the mummified human-headed god Osiris.

The tomb of Nefertari located in the Valley of the Queens is one of the largest and most lavishly decorated in Egypt’s history.

Reproduction of the trio of ancient Egyptian female musicians from the tomb of Nakht playing a double flute, a lute, and a harp.

Reproduction of an illustration from a stone stela Cat 1592 (Turin N 50046) praising the healing power of the god Iah-Thoth.

Reproduction of an Ancient Egyptian stela from Amarna, depicting King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti worshipping the sun-disk Aten

Reproduction of a painting from the Tomb of Userhat showing the deceased meeting Nut, the goddess of the sycamore tree and receiving water.

A vignette from the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead representing the beginning of the sun’s daily journey through the sky.

The Papyrus of Ani dating from c. 1250 BC depicts the moment when a man was judged before the gods to enable entry to the afterlife.

One of the masterpieces of Egyptian art and workmanship, the throne features an evocative image of the young king with his wife Ankhesenamum

In Egypt's Saqqara Necropolis a 5th Dynasty mastaba tomb contains a striking portrayal of two men in close embrace.

Reproduction of the Stela of Kay, showing the ancient Egyptian Head of the Desert Hunters with his five hunting dogs.

Interactive map of ancient Egyptian artefacts that have been dispersed across the globe in museums and cultural institutions

Explore the divine women of ancient Egypt with Natalie Watson’s beautifully illustrated guide to 15 major goddesses. Based on authentic tomb and papyrus art, this collection includes Bastet, Isis, Hathor, Maat, Nut, and more—each shown with their ancient and modern names. Discover their stories, roles, and symbolism in Egyptian culture. A must-read for lovers of history, mythology, and art. Prints available in the shop.