Papyrus Study
An original hand-rendered study of Ma’at, the ancient Kemetic symbol of truth, justice, and universal order. 1 of 1.
In Egyptian cosmology, Ma’at represents the invisible principle that keeps the world in harmony—the balance between action and consequence, chaos and structure, spirit and matter. Her feather was believed to weigh against the human heart in the afterlife, measuring the truth of one’s life.
Rendered on papyrus, the figure is depicted in a gesture of offering and protection, her wings extended in a quiet act of guardianship. The texture of the papyrus recalls ancient temple scrolls and archival manuscripts, reinforcing the work as both image and artifact.
This piece serves as a reminder that truth is not loud.
It is steady, balanced, and enduring.
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Details
Medium: Watercolor on papyrus
Size: 8×10 , 11×14 frame
Subject: Ma’at, goddess of truth and cosmic order
Year: 2016
Artist: Jona Monét
Origin: Washington, D.C.
Collection: First Name Only
Papyrus Study
An original hand-rendered study of Ma’at, the ancient Kemetic symbol of truth, justice, and universal order. 1 of 1.
In Egyptian cosmology, Ma’at represents the invisible principle that keeps the world in harmony—the balance between action and consequence, chaos and structure, spirit and matter. Her feather was believed to weigh against the human heart in the afterlife, measuring the truth of one’s life.
Rendered on papyrus, the figure is depicted in a gesture of offering and protection, her wings extended in a quiet act of guardianship. The texture of the papyrus recalls ancient temple scrolls and archival manuscripts, reinforcing the work as both image and artifact.
This piece serves as a reminder that truth is not loud.
It is steady, balanced, and enduring.
⸻
Details
Medium: Watercolor on papyrus
Size: 8×10 , 11×14 frame
Subject: Ma’at, goddess of truth and cosmic order
Year: 2016
Artist: Jona Monét
Origin: Washington, D.C.
Collection: First Name Only
