This statue is a good example of why it is
important to see works of art in person. A photograph fails miserably in projecting the
aura of almost menacing power that this piece projects. Scale is very important in this
case—even in its damaged state Akhenaton looms over the viewer at an intimidating 13
feet in height. He also has all the accoutrements of kingship:
the cobra crown.
the false beard.
the crook and flail in his hands (the crook has been damaged).
the royal cartouches on his stomach and collar bones.
