Binnenzijde van mummiekist met godin Noet before 1830

Leendert Springer produced this drawing of the interior of a mummy case, depicting the goddess Nut. Her arched form, adorned with celestial symbols, dominates the scene, embodying the sky and heavens. Note Nut's raised arms, a gesture resonating through time and cultures as a symbol of supplication. This posture evokes the 'orant' pose of early Christian art, where figures stand in prayer, arms uplifted, connecting earthly existence with the divine. Such gestures transcend mere imitation; they tap into a collective memory, a subconscious yearning for the transcendent. We see it echo in the protective arms of a mother, the pleading stance of the accused, all pointing to humanity's primal instincts. Here, Nut's gesture takes on a profound psychological dimension, acting as a conduit between life and death, evoking the emotional power embedded in visual symbols. It is a non-linear progression, a symbolic echo rippling across millennia.