Head Of Senusret III

 

Head Of Senusret III

Sensuret III was a king of the Twelfth Dynasty who ruled from c. 1836 to 1818 BCE. He was considered to be a dynamic king and successful general. It is said that he led four military expeditions into Nubia. His ruling was admired and very influencing upon other potential rulers. He did much toward regaining control over his country's increasingly independent nobles. He seems to have an archaic smile in this picture. His portrait statue reflects his achievements and also his personality and inner thoughts. He appears to be a wise and serious man but also saddened, lonely, and burdened by the weight that his responsibilities hold. He has a position to impose and because he is king he has to take on the burdens of each and every civilian in his country. In this portrait he seems to be preoccupied and emotionally drained. This image betrays a pessimistic view of life. Just comes to show that even the wisest kings feel.