National Geographic History - 01 e 02.2022

DIVINE BLESSINGS
As Aten shines upon
them, Pharaoh and
Nefertiti play with three
of their daughters. Prior to
Akhenaten’s reign, it was
unusual to portray royal
families’ intimate moments.
Circa 14th century b.c.
Egyptian Museum, Cairo
ERICH LESSING/ALBUM