Mummy Portrait of a Boy 

The Mummy Portrait of a Boy is a Fayum portrait from the 1st to 3rd century CE. This encaustic painting depicts a young boy with a serious expression and is a striking example of Roman-Egyptian art. The portrait is a reminder of the diversity of artistic styles and cultures that flourished during the Roman Empire, demonstrating the intersection of Roman and Egyptian artistic traditions. Now displayed in the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, this portrait is a fascinating glimpse into the funerary practices of ancient Egypt.