Drawing by Julie Stewart 18 Artworks Sold

Geb

Drawing, Paper, Ready to hang

60cm (W) x 30cm (H) x 1cm (D)

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A$190

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Artwork Description

Geb
Egyptian god of the earth; father of Osiris and Isis. synonyms: Keb. example of: Egyptian deity. a deity worshipped by the ancient Egyptians.
The primeval earth god in the Heliopolitan tradition. He appeared as a hill, the first land to emerge from Atum. On his back grew the vegetation of the earth. Like Aker, he also ruled the underworld. A consort of the sky goddess Nut, he was called father of gods and sired not only Ra, the sun and Thoth, the moon, but also the five epagomenal neters: Osiris, Isis, Horus, Seth and Nephthys. In human form he is depicted as a man lying beneath the sky goddess, phallus erect, or with his legs above his goose was know as the Great Cackler and was said to have laid the egg of the world from with Ra emerged. After the death of his son, Osiris he abdicated his throne as ruler of the underworld.
From the Book of Dead
The doors of heaven are opened for me
The doors of Earth are opened for me
The bars and bolts of Geb opened for me..
I am decreed to be the divine heir of Geb
Lord of the Earth and protector therein...

Artist Bio

Julie Stewart is a versatile artist, excelling in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Her work is deeply influenced by spiritual and mythological themes, blending the mystical with the material to create evocative, thought-provoking pieces. She brings to life ancient stories and transcendent experiences through her art, with a unique sensitivity to symbolism and narrative.

Julie works across multiple mediums, including traditional drawing and painting as well as sculptural forms.

Her use of these mediums allows her to explore the depth and texture of spiritual and mythological subjects from both a visual and tactile perspective.

At the heart of Julie’s creations are explorations of spirituality and mythology. Her work delves into the human experience of the sacred, often portraying deities, mythical beings, and cosmic symbols. Her art offers a bridge between the seen and the unseen, the known and the mysterious

Commissions

Julie's studio is in Sydney