Title

The Egyptian cosmos

Caption

Illustration depicting the Egyptian cosmos. The Goddess Nut, standing on hands and feet, representing the sky, whilst the God Qeb, lying below, representing the earth. The God Shu is kneeling, representing the air, whilst the sun and moon are shown sailing over Nut's body. 18th Century

Date

18th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A13_391

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (3,2Mb) / 18,0in x 12,9in / 5405 x 3880 (300dpi)

Keywords

18th Century Illustration Illustrated Engraving Engraved Ancient Ancient Egypt Ancient Egyptian Egypt Egyptian Cosmos Goddess Nut God Qeb Shu Sky Earth Air Sun Moon Religious Religion 18th Century