Why do statues of Rameses II not resemble his mummy?

by atmdk7

According to wikipedia, Rameses II had an "aquiline nose and strong jaw line". Pictures of his mummy also show a fairly wide mouth. But contemporary statues of him show a much different face. Was this artistic liscence? Poor art-manship (hard to believe)?

Adarga

Egyptian art is idealized, not realistic. Artists were concerned with creating a sense of strength, perfection, and timelessness, not crafting accurate portraits.

should_not_ever

The process of mummification and the intervening years change the soft tissue and sometimes even the bone structure that defines a persons features.

Mostly it's because he didn't look like a mummy when he was alive.