Akhenathon by Anneke Hut

Nira Dabush 15 Sep 2022

Marvelous lighting Anneke

Pamela Rivera 23 Jun 2014

quite mysterious!!

Artist Reply: Thank you, Pamela!

yves colas 21 Mar 2014

a pure beauty ,superbly executed,mervelous play of lighting and shades.

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Yves!

John Cappello 28 Jun 2012

Fantastic work, Looks Extraordinary. Quite Majestic!

Artist Reply: He was an extraordinary king, he changed the artworld quite a bit. Thank you very much, John!

Anonymous Guest 09 Jan 2011

The heretic king!! Nice image!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Anonymous!

Ginger Lovellette 03 Sep 2010

Tremendous image!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Ginger! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend! :)

Ivy Moses 01 Mar 2010

like the lighting, good job!

Artist Reply: Many thanks, Ivy! I'm glad you like it! :)

Sigridur Bachmann 14 Nov 2009

Outstanding and perfect light on his face Anneke !

Artist Reply: Thank you so much, Sigga!

star barefoot sky walker 25 Mar 2009

i look through time and space through incarnational jounrey in your life and i smile for you have not forgotoon thy times of yesterday when though did so give me honour. Now through thy deeds there is a connection in the multi univserse. where thou art in thy dimention of life i am . Thy acted upon thy inspiriration and thus i am as thou has created likeness of me and others see what thou seest also. the sun smiles upon thy deed.

Artist Reply: That are great words, Star! And very true, lovely to read. Thank you so much!

Patrick Hunt 19 Mar 2009

Wonderful piece of art. I like the limited palette.

Artist Reply: Thank you so much for the kind words to my work, Patrick.

Caballero Salguero 18 Mar 2009

Thank you, Anneke: Powerful faz.Great Faraon Akhenathon.Much claw, goblin. Luminous. Colossal. Wonderful. For always. José

Artist Reply: Hi José, many thanks for the great comment!!

janique suazo 05 Mar 2009

great contrast!!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much for your kind comment!

Ethan Vaughn 04 Jan 2009

how is it that your able to say so much with such powerful subtleties!

Artist Reply: Nothing special, I just paint on the feel, mostly I'm surprised by the outcome. And many pieces are good for the trash! :)

Arvind T. Akki 06 Dec 2008

A divne look.A great work! Arvind Akki

Artist Reply: Thanks for the visit to my gallery and the wonderful comment to my work, Arvind.

Dana O'Pray 04 Dec 2008

so .. majestic. I love this one! The colours and shading and everything is so wonderful.

Artist Reply: Thank you for your wonderful words, Dana!

Jerrie Glasper 17 Oct 2008

This is one of my favorite paintings of yours, Anneke. Great sense of mystery and antiquity.

Artist Reply: Thank you so much, Jerrie! Seeing your great portraits, I can only hope to be as good as you one day.

sten struikenkamp 09 Oct 2008

Jouw portfolio bekijken is een waar genot !

Artist Reply: Hartelijk bedankt voor dit fantastische comment, Sten!

J. P. 20 Aug 2008

Exquisite piece! Jay DePalma

Artist Reply: Thank you very much for stopping by, Jay!! Your comment is very much appreciated!

Miracle Adkins 14 Aug 2008

A beautiful piece. Brilliant use of value, very effective and powerful! :)

Artist Reply: Thank you very much for taking the time to look at my painting and the kind words, Miracle.

Richard Santos 08 Aug 2008

NICE! Great lighting & mood... :D

Artist Reply: Hi Richard, thanks for visiting my page and leaving your kind words.

Madison Rhoades 06 Jul 2008

=O I LOVE that pharaoh. (For causing the art to shift in the 18th dynasty I guess, also, he's just cool) VERY well done!

Artist Reply: Thanks a lot, Madison! Your words are very much appreciated.

Gavin North 11 Apr 2008

This is simply stunning Anneke, love the contrast of light and dark, beautifully painted, Truly excellent

Artist Reply: Sometimes things come by accident, there's a lot of that on this painting. I'm really happy with your wonderful comment, Gavin. Thank you!

lotte lyhne 04 Jan 2008

i love this painting ...wonderful

Artist Reply: Thank you, Lotte! :)

Kathie Nichols 18 Dec 2007

This is fabulous Anneke, love it!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you Kathie, so nice to see you!! :)

Alex Preiss 02 Dec 2007

Excellent portrait and lighting.

Artist Reply: Thanks a lot, Alex!

Robin Brown 01 Dec 2007

I think I know what he was thinking Anneke. Where is that light switch, it should be here somewhere. Gorgeous painting with superb colours & mood. XX

Artist Reply: Haha I think you are right, Robin!! Thanks for stopping by and the laugh! :))

L.A. Spilsbury 24 Nov 2007

great work

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Laurel.

James Duncan 19 Nov 2007

From the dark a very fine artwork appears, excellent work Anneke!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, James.

joe valcourt 25 Oct 2007

bold, brave and hint of humanity--wonderfully done

Artist Reply: Thanks a lot, Joe! Your opinion is really appreciated.

Greg Dubois 20 Oct 2007

You the master painting the master of his world seeking the master of another! very fine Anneke!

Artist Reply: Thank you for these nice words, Greg!

Vivianne Couture 14 Oct 2007

Beautiful Akhenathon, i love it . Nice piece of art :o)

Artist Reply: This time in history is very inspiring, don't you agree? Many thanks for all your wonderful comments! :D

Nira Dabush 12 Oct 2007

Truly wonderful composition and lighting,Anneke

Artist Reply: Thank you so much for your kind words, Nira!!

Shakeh Sarookhanian 11 Sep 2007

Expressive!!

Artist Reply: Thank you Shakeh!

Roberta Ponte 23 Jul 2007

great !! I love ancient Egypt

Artist Reply: Hi Roberta, thank you very much for the kind words.

Steve Peters 22 Jul 2007

the beam of light is so well done. nice work!!

Artist Reply: Many thanks for the nice comment, Steve! :)

Anonymous Guest 19 Jul 2007

What a beautiful work, Anneke! He looks very mysterious! Thank you for your kind comments as well.

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Anonymous.

Claudia Huefner 12 Jul 2007

Excellent work! No one can imagine, what he is thinking...it is his secret.....

Artist Reply: Hi Claudia, thnak you for the visit. Luckily our thoughts are not visible, it would turn the world up side down if they were displayed on our forehead, I think. lol

titta inkinen 05 Jul 2007

Beautiful man (with a most beautiful wife in the history of ours!). Really nicely painted adding lots of mystery with that nice light! Wonderful!

Artist Reply: Thank you, Titta. I'm happy with your comment.

Greetje Faber 27 Jun 2007

Mysterious and beautiful work

Artist Reply: Many thanks, Greetje!

Elena Cobez 17 Jun 2007

I saw a statue of Akhenaton in Venice,in an exhibition about egipt...His face was beautiful.Maybe you read the book of Givaudan?Your owrk reminds him a lot

Artist Reply: No, I haven't read the book, but it must be great to read. What a wonderful statue to see in real, Elena! Thank you for your kind comment.

Joey Supina 15 Jun 2007

Great work!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you, Joey!

Renata Cavanaugh 07 Jun 2007

Excellent work Anneke

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Renata!

Julia Scorupsky 02 Jun 2007

Great art! You've really conveyed the mood!

Artist Reply: That's wonderful to hear, thannk you Julia.

annette steens 29 May 2007

UNIQUE!

Artist Reply: He was a unique character, that's for sure! Thanks Annette!

ARTURO SPRAYCASSO 27 May 2007

WOW! i really enjoy your style!

Artist Reply: And I enjoy yours very much, Arturo. Thanks for the visit to my gallery.

Artist Reply: Thank you Arturo, it's great to hear you have fun in my gallery.

Gerard Johnson II 26 May 2007

This is Very good work. Good feeling to it.

Artist Reply: Coming from a very talented portrait painter like you, I really appreciate your words, Gerard. Thank you very much.

merle cruser 24 May 2007

contemplation of peace, love the work, could be a wood carving, great job!

Artist Reply: Great to see you, Merle. Thank you for your kind words.

Ramaz Razmadze 18 May 2007

Wonderful work. Thank you for your comment on my painting.

Artist Reply: Thanks a lot, Ramaz.

Terry Bassett 17 May 2007

Love the colours and contrasts in this one Anneke.. as you say "his thoughts unknowable".. Nice one!.:-)

Artist Reply: Hi Terry, thank you ver much.

Elf Evans 16 May 2007

Very well executed piece, good lights & darks with mystery in between....WOW!

Artist Reply: I think the man himself was one big mystery in history. Some say his wife ruled in stead of him and others say they are the same person. I assume we will never know for sure.

Artist Reply: Thank you, Elf. I'm glad you like it.

Ed Fairburn 12 May 2007

really atmospheric... i get the feeling this subject has a story behind it! ed :)

Artist Reply: Akhenaten was a famous Pharaoh in 1363 BC. He built a new capital at Amarna. He worshipped a new sun god, Heliopolis, and developed new art styles. Thank you vor visiting and the kind words, Ed.

Doris B. Lambling 05 May 2007

strong, powerful, magical: great!

Artist Reply: Thank you for commenting on my painting, Doris.

Olga Zverlina 30 Apr 2007

Great work! Beautiful!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Olga.

Karin Mc Rae 19 Apr 2007

this is lovelly Anneke!!

Artist Reply: Many thanks, Karin.

Anonymous Guest 18 Apr 2007

I love this painting, number 2 in your gallery.

Artist Reply: Thanks for stopping by Ano.

Loredana 18 Apr 2007

STUNNING POWERFUL WORK WOW

Artist Reply: Thanks for stopping by Loredana and leaving such kind words.

Jean M. Laffitau 17 Apr 2007

Wonderful, strong work Anneke!!

Artist Reply: Thank you, Jean.

Loren Carson 09 Apr 2007

This is wonderful. The best work that I have seen in years. Very powerful. Looks more like Ramses 1 to me but your choice prevails.

Artist Reply: That's a wonderful compliment, Loren. Thank you very m uch.

Tabitha Borges 08 Apr 2007

really like the depth to this stunning piece...10+

Artist Reply: Wow, thanks a lot, Tabitha!

Steve Farr 07 Apr 2007

Awesome!

Artist Reply: Thanks Steve!

Patty Day 07 Apr 2007

Amazing work of art, Anneke!!

Artist Reply: I thank you for the kind comment, Patty.

Terry Gilecki 04 Apr 2007

A powerful image. Well done!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Terry.

michael falk 04 Apr 2007

this is fantastic.

Artist Reply: Yeah that's great, all the Falks together! Thank you for stopping by, Michael. :)

Joanna Jungjohann 04 Apr 2007

wow, this is fabulous, anneke

Artist Reply: Hi Joanna, thank you for your kind comment.

bianca 03 Apr 2007

oh this is AMAZING woa...love the light effects

Artist Reply: Many thanks, Bianca.

Joke Schotting 03 Apr 2007

FANTASTIC WORK ANNEKE!!!

Artist Reply: Hi Joke, good to see you again. thank you very much for your nice words.

jamie winter 03 Apr 2007

wow, this is fantastic. it is so frozen in time and the colors are so amazing your so good. no Grat. jamie

Artist Reply: "Frozen in time" wow, I like that, Jamie! Although I'm not as good as you are, it brightens my day to read your comment. :) Thank you!

Seth Weaver 03 Apr 2007

Very sculptural, very nice, great texture, and light Anneke!

Artist Reply: I'm happy with your words, Seth. I tried to make it look like a sculpture. Thank you very much for visiting my gallery again.

Matt Falk 03 Apr 2007

found you, thisis cool like a roman soldier

Artist Reply: Hi dear artfriend Matt, I'm glad to see you here. Thank you for stopping by and saying such kind words to my painting.

Reba McDonald 03 Apr 2007

Cool image Anneke.

Artist Reply: Many thanks, Reba.

Bev Chudey 03 Apr 2007

Great work Anneke!

Artist Reply: Bev, your kind words are very much appreciated!

Francisco Urbano 03 Apr 2007

Great work

Artist Reply: Thank you for stopping by, Francisco.

Emily Reed 03 Apr 2007

A REALLY AWESOME WORK!

Artist Reply: Thanks a lot, Emily!

Bluemoonshadow 03 Apr 2007

Very nice light and shadow painting.... if he is thinking, then void becomes his world of his thoughts... nice one, Anneke..:)

Artist Reply: Hi Blue, that's a good thought of you. Thank you very much for the visit and the kind comment.

Olga van Dijk 03 Apr 2007

Jeetje Anneke, wat een mooie is dit! De kleur en de lichtval zijn prachtig! Hoe kwam je erbij dit te gaan schilderen? Love and Light~OLGA

Artist Reply: Hallo Olga, ik vond het licht op het gezicht zo mooi, dat ik het meteen moest schilderen. :) Het was een plaatje in een of andere krant. Bedankt voor je comment!

Karen Cash 03 Apr 2007

fantastic work Annake!

Artist Reply: Hi Caren, thank you very much!

Phil Cashdollar 03 Apr 2007

great work of art

Artist Reply: Thank you for your kind comment, Phil.

Akhenathon

by Anneke Hut

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