Wonderful Things Art

Explore the stunning vignette from the Book of Going Forth By Day that depicts Hunefer's journey through the Hall of Truth in ancient Egypt.

Reproduction of a vignette from the Greenfield Papyrus showing Nut, the sky goddess, and Geb, the earth god at the beginning of time.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Detail of the sarcophagus of Sasobek showing the winged sky goddess Nut The finely carved lid of the sarcophagus of Sasobek, northern...