Ramesses II (born 1303 B.C. – died July or August 1213 B.C.), son of Seti I & popularly known as “Ramesses the Great” was the third pharaoh of the 19th dynasty of ancient Egypt. The most powerful pharaoh of his time, he was referred as the “great ancestor” by later Egyptians.

At the beginning – photography of his mummy.

The contour around his head. Preliminary sketch.

Finished sketch

Portrait in color ….

Close up of his face