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Egypt
Relief of the Young Prince Ramesses II
2759
Crafted during the 19th Dynasty, Ramesside Period (circa 1290–1279 BCE, during the co-regency or reign of Seti I).
Created as part of a dynastic temple wall program to immortalize the royal lineage, validate the divine succession of Prince Ramesses by his father Seti I, and eternalize the young heir under the protection of the gods.
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