TiiK Temple unuer the New Empire. 4U are the largest in Egypt. From the sole of the feet to the apex ofthe pschent which the king bears on his head, they are about sixty-five feet in height. Rameses is seated, his hands upon his thighs,in the pose ordinarily made use of for the royal statues at… … f^pifw isir^v^ Fig. 243.—Plan of the smaller Fio. 244.—Perspective of the principal chamber in tlie temple. smaller temple ; from Horeau. the workmanship is very fine. The countenance, especially, isremarkable for its combination of force and sweetness, anexpression which has been noticed by all…
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