Egyptian Art1666

By Athanasius Kircher (German)

Ad Alexandrum VII. Pont. Max. Obelisci Aegyptiaci : nuper inter Isaei Romani rudera effossi interpretatio hieroglyphica is a egyptian art created in 1666 using printed book with engraving attributed to Athanasius Kircher (German) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPrinted book with engraving
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineThomas J. Watson Library, Gift of Edward L. Ochsenschlager
Date1666

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What department houses Ad Alexandrum VII. Pont. Max. Obelisci Aegyptiaci : nuper inter Isaei Romani rudera effossi interpretatio hieroglyphica?

Ad Alexandrum VII. Pont. Max. Obelisci Aegyptiaci : nuper inter Isaei Romani rudera effossi interpretatio hieroglyphica is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Ad Alexandrum VII. Pont. Max. Obelisci Aegyptiaci : nuper inter Isaei Romani rudera effossi interpretatio hieroglyphica created?

Ad Alexandrum VII. Pont. Max. Obelisci Aegyptiaci : nuper inter Isaei Romani rudera effossi interpretatio hieroglyphica dates to 1666.

What material is Ad Alexandrum VII. Pont. Max. Obelisci Aegyptiaci : nuper inter Isaei Romani rudera effossi interpretatio hieroglyphica made from?

Ad Alexandrum VII. Pont. Max. Obelisci Aegyptiaci : nuper inter Isaei Romani rudera effossi interpretatio hieroglyphica is crafted from printed book with engraving.

Is Ad Alexandrum VII. Pont. Max. Obelisci Aegyptiaci : nuper inter Isaei Romani rudera effossi interpretatio hieroglyphica in the public domain?

Ad Alexandrum VII. Pont. Max. Obelisci Aegyptiaci : nuper inter Isaei Romani rudera effossi interpretatio hieroglyphica is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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