Book of the Dead
Artist
Gary Kaelon
(American/Spanish, 1944-2002)
CultureAmerican | Spanish | Egyptian
Date1973
MediumMarble | Oil
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/4 x 41 1/2 in. (28.6 x 105.4 cm)
InscribedSigned lower right: "Kaelon".
Credit LineGift of Dr. Eugene F. Poutasse
Object number81.21
Not on view
DescriptionThis is an oil painting on marble of a portion of the Book of the Dead. It depicts the "Weighing of the Heart," a judgement scene. This is an archaeologically correct modern copy.
