Overview Curatorial Departments Near Eastern Antiquities Egyptian Antiquities Introduction Selected Works Latest Acquisitions Traveling Works Works in Focus Bibliography Timeline Maps Research Centers Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities Islamic Art Sculptures Decorative Arts Paintings Prints and Drawings Kaleidoscope Databases My Personal Space Demo Sign In to My Space Forgot Your Password? Donate Online Professionals Overview Journalists Companies Tourism Professionals Professionals & Associations Teachers Families Under-30s Support the Louvre	Home - Collection - Curatorial Departments - Egyptian Antiquities - Works in Focus Egyptian Antiquities: Works in Focus © Musée du Louvre Presentation A work of art from the permanent collection comes under the spotlight. Each department gives visitors the opportunity to view certain works from a new angle, as a result of scientific studies, restoration work, or recent acquisitions. List of Works in Focus Thursday, February 15 2007 Presentation This page will soon be available in English. Sunday, May 01 2005 Sculptures and Paintings from the Cathedral of Faras (Nubia) The cathedral at Faras was built around 625 BC when the town became a bishopric within the diocese of Alexandria. The cathedral was decorated with carved, polychromed sculptures from the early 8th century AD through the 14th century. Works in focus Current season 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004