#Queen Nefertiti

[maked-artyshenanigans]

So, I saw this image on Facebook, and it was supposedly showing what Queen Nefertiti would have looked like in real life:

Now, I thought this AI generated garbage was just truly terrible on a number of levels; first off, she looks wayyyyyy too modern - her makeup is very “Hollywood glamour”, she looks airbrushed and de-aged, and as far as I’m aware, Ancient Egyptians didn’t have mascara, glitter-based eyeshadows and lip gloss. Secondly, her features are exceptionally whitewashed in every sense - this is pretty standard for AI as racial bias is prevalent in feeding AI algorithms, but I genuinely thought a depiction of such a known individual would not exhibit such euro-centric features. Thirdly, the outfit was massively desaturated and didn’t take pigment loss into consideration, and while I *do* like the look of the neck attire, it's not at all accurate (plus, again, AI confusion on the detailing is evident).

So, this inspired me to alter the image on the left to be more accurate based off the sculpture’s features. I looked into Ancient Egyptian makeup and looked at references for kohl eyeliner and clay-based facial pigment (rouge was used on cheeks, charcoal-based powder/paste was used to darken and elongate eyebrows), and I looked at pre-existing images of Nefertiti, both her mummy and other reconstructions. While doing this, I found photos of a 3D scanned sculpture made by scientists at the University of Bristol and chose to collage the neck jewellery over the painting (and edited the lighting and shadows as best as I could).

Something I see a lot of in facial recreations of mummies is maintaining the elongated and skinny facial features as seen on preserved bodies - however, fat, muscle and cartilage shrink/disappear post mortem, regardless of preservation quality; Queen Nefertiti had art created of her in life, and these pieces are invaluable to developing an accurate portrayal of her, whether stylistic or realistic in nature.

And hey, while I don't think my adjustments are perfect (especially the neck area), I *do* believe it is a huge improvement to the original image I chose to work on top of.

I really liked working on this project for the last few days, and I think I may continue to work on it further to perfect it. But, until then, I hope you enjoy!

Remember, likes don't help artists but reblogs do!

[beckysquiltingagain]

Queen Nefertiti in quilt form

[mid0o]

When words fail to describe beauty.

Queen Nefertiti 18th-dynasty, 14th century BCE.

Neus Museum, Berlin.

[buckhead1111]

Queen Nefertiti

buckhead1111

[travelinglikethelight]

nefertiti: who does she belong to?

[an-darth-maiden]

Artistic project: Paint a ceramic bust of Queen Nefertiti.

I have this bust for many many years.

It was supposed that my mother and I would paint them together, but after I moved from one room to another, the bust stayed on a box covered with old newspapers .

Thanks to the heavens, it is safe and sound.

After find it after all this time, I decided to try to paint it by myself.

I'm not an artist, but my mother taught me how to paint ceramics in middle school. So, with a little bit of luck, it will turn out well.

Wish me some luck! 🍀🤞🏻

[awfullythoughtful]

[torturedpoetskywalker]

I'd worship her day and night

read on AO3

100 wc, Doctor Who (2005), Nefertiti of Egypt/Amy Pond, Femslash, Pining, T-rating, Episode: s07e02 Dinosaurs on a Spaceship, for @doctorwho-femslashfeb and @femslashfeb, part 20 of Femslash February 2024

Summary: Nefertiti, Nefertiti, Nefertiti. A ruler name, Amy would worship her day and night.

[readmarkclippastecollage]

[funkylildragonfella]

Headcanon that one of Amy Pond's special interests is Ancient Egypt, especially Queen Nefertiti.

[takunwilliams]

Queen 2023

[shamsshamousa]

Ta da

Has nothing to do with the Afrocentric controversy in Egypt.

[itsdahshan]

QUEEN NEFERTITI

By me

[majestativa]

I am the Amazons of the Dahomey Jamaica’s Nyabinghi The Queen called Nefertiti.

Nambi E. Kelley, Xtigone

[nghtingaleoasis]

"The Stunning and Mysterious Queen Nefertiti: Unveiling Her Legacy"

Queen Nefertiti, one of ancient Egypt's most iconic and influential figures, continues to captivate historians and archaeologists alike with her stunning beauty and mysterious legacy.

Known for her striking features and elegant bust, Nefertiti was the wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten and played a significant role in the religious and artistic revolution of the Amarna period.

Despite her prominent position in history, much about Nefertiti remains shrouded in mystery, leaving scholars to piece together her life and determine her true impact on Egyptian society…

[valkyries-things]

NEFERTITI // QUEEN OF EGYPT

“She was Queen of the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, the great royal wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten. Nefertiti and her husband were known for a religious revolution, in which they worshipped solely the sun disc, Aten, as the only god. With her husband, she reigned at what the arguably the wealthiest period of ancient Egyptian history. Some scholars believe she ruled briefly as Neferneferuaten (sole female ruler) after her husband’s death.”