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The statue of the steward Nemtyhotep (Berlin ÄM 15700) and some considerations about royal and private portrait under Amenemhat III

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From his analysis of the statue of Nemtyhotep (Berlin ÄM 15700) the author draws the following conclusions: the statue shows all the characteristics of the upper-elite sculpture of the Late Middle Kingdom. The material, size, and quality are typical for statues of high officials and indicate that the statue probably came from a royal workshop. The style suggests a date in the reign of Amenemhat III; indeed, the fact shows the features of the "softened" portrait of this king. Basically, the royal portrait of Amenemhat III occurs in two main variants: a stern and expressive one, intended mainly for large-scale statues made of hard stones which were probably installed in open-air spaces, and a more human and sensitive one, meant for smaller-size statues, often of precious or less durable materials. Private statuary from this reign usually follows the latter model; the former seems to be reserved to the king and intended for a specific message and function.
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hal-03773956 , version 1 (20-01-2023)

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Simon Connor. The statue of the steward Nemtyhotep (Berlin ÄM 15700) and some considerations about royal and private portrait under Amenemhat III. Miniaci, Gianluca; Grajetzki, Wolfram. The world of Middle Kingdom Egypt (2000-1550 BC): contributions on archaeology, art, religion, and written sources, 1 (1), Golden House, pp.57-79, 2015, Middle Kingdom Studies, 9781906137434. ⟨hal-03773956⟩

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