Jean-Claude Golvin

Statuette of Ptah

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Glitter highlight, Paper, Watercolor

Dimensions

29.7 x 21 cm (Overall) 20.3 x 11.5 cm (Drawing) 32 x 24 cm (Framed)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Mythology

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Front view of the statue of Ptah. The drawing is in portrait format. It is organized within an untraced frame.
The god Ptah wears a blue skullcap and a divine beard. He carries a composite spectrum (with the ouas, ânkh cross and djed sign) and is wrapped in a shroud of feathers.
The representation of the god is inspired by Tutankhamun’s ouchebti.

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