Osiris IV | Matte Canvas
Osiris IV | Matte Canvas
Osiris, a central figure in ancient Egyptian mythology, is typically depicted as a god with a human form, often adorned with the regal attire of Egyptian pharaohs. He is commonly portrayed as a mummified figure, symbolizing death, resurrection, and the afterlife. His skin may appear green or black, representing fertility, rebirth, and the rich soil of the Nile River valley.
Osiris is often shown wearing the atef crown, a white crown adorned with ostrich feathers, which signifies his dominion over Egypt and his role as a king of the gods. Sometimes he holds the crook and flail, symbols of kingship and authority.
One of the most distinctive elements of Osiris's imagery is his pharaonic beard, symbolizing wisdom, divine authority, and eternal life. His eyes are typically depicted as large and expressive, conveying both wisdom and compassion.
Osiris is also associated with agriculture and fertility, often depicted holding a crook and flail, symbols of agricultural abundance and royal authority. He is frequently depicted in scenes of judgment in the afterlife, where he weighs the hearts of the deceased against the feather of Ma'at, the goddess of truth and justice.
Osiris embodies themes of death, resurrection, kingship, and the afterlife in ancient Egyptian mythology, representing the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth that was central to Egyptian religious beliefs.
.: Materials: cotton and polyester composite (canvas), pine wood (frame)
.: Comes in 48 different sizes (including vertical and horizontal orientations)
.: Horizontal, vertical and square options available
.: Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support
.: Back hanging included
.: Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests
.: Please note: Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8" (3.2mm)