About the Work

The pylon, or the monumental gate of an Egyptian temple, typically consists of two pyramidal towers, each tapered and surmounted by a cornice and joined by a less elevated section enclosing the entrance between them. As it was the public face of a building, pylons were often decorated with scenes emphasizing a king’s authority. Andrade’s interpretation of the pylon includes faint carvings of hieroglyphics and Egyptian figures which can be seen on the front. 

Further Reading

Metropolitan Museum of Art
Madain Project
University of Memphis