Michelangelo stated that the block of marble he worked on was the most “perfect” block he had ever used, and that it was the most refined work he had done.
Nefertiti (which means “the beautiful one has arrived”) was the great royal wife of the Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten during the 14th century BC.
This bust has been a symbol of feminine beauty since it was first discovered in 1912 within the ruins of Amarna, the capital city built by the pharaoh.
This beautiful woman, a goddess, has intrigued and fascinated art lovers since her discovery on the island of Melos in 1820. She likely represents the goddess Aphrodite.