Anubis and the Weighing of the Heart

This is a visually intense and symbolic artwork depicting Anubis, the Ancient Egyptian god of mummification and the afterlife, in a scene evoking the Weighing of the Heart ritual. The Figure: Anubis is shown with the head of a jackal and a muscular human body. His dark skin is highlighted with white/light blue to emphasize his form. He wears elaborate Ancient Egyptian jewelry, including a large, beaded collar and bracelets, which are all accented with white or silver. His eyes are rendered in a fierce, glowing red. The Action: Anubis is holding up a highly detailed, anatomical human heart within a stylized, ornate frame. The act of holding the heart is central to the judgment of the dead in Egyptian mythology. Symbols: The frame around the heart is covered in Egyptian hieroglyphs and features a red Ankh (☥) at the top. The overall color palette is moody and dark, dominated by deep blues, blacks, and subtle metallic highlights.