Fayum Mummy Portrait 

This Fayum mummy portrait, a captivating example of ancient Egyptian art, is currently housed at the British Museum in London. Created between the 1st and 3rd centuries CE, these portraits were painted on wooden panels and placed over the faces of deceased individuals, providing a visual representation of their likeness. The portraits are characterized by their realism and attention to detail, capturing the individual features of the sitter with remarkable accuracy. This particular portrait depicts a young man with a dark, curly hairstyle, a neatly trimmed beard, and penetrating green eyes. His attire, a simple white tunic, suggests a man of modest means. These portraits offer a glimpse into the lives and appearances of ordinary people in ancient Egypt.