Stela from the Memphite Tomb of Horemheb. Horemheb began
construction on this tomb when he was a general under kings
Tutankhamun (c.1332-1322 B.C.E.) and Ay (c.1322-1319 B.C.E.).
This tomb is in the necropolis of Saqqara, south of the Step
Pyramid, and it was still under construction when he succeeded
Ay as king. Then, of course, Horemheb began construction of a
new tomb for himself in the Valley of the Kings. This round-
topped stela in the forecourt has a winged sun disk spreading
its protection over the scene below. Horemheb (far right) offers
to the gods (from left to right) Maat, Thoth, and Re-Horakhty.
Horemheb's linen garment flares beyond his arms and legs as he
bows and raises his arms in reverence before the deities. The
depiction of his body reveals the continuing influence of the
naturalistic Amarna style. Notice his rolls of flesh, round
belly, and thin limbs. The deities reflect the traditional style
of representation with the slender waist and broad shoulders.
Each stands on a small plinth, and