Funeral Ritual in a Garden, Tomb of Minnakht 1479 BC

This 1479 BC Egyptian tomb painting, "Funeral Ritual in a Garden", depicts the afterlife journey of Minnakht, a high official of the 18th Dynasty. Created by Charles K. Wilkinson, this detailed scene is a facsimile of the original, now housed in the tomb of Minnakht. It showcases the importance of agriculture in Egyptian society, featuring symbolic elements like the boat of the afterlife and the cyclical nature of life and death. This vibrant artwork showcases the rich visual language of ancient Egyptian art, using bold colors and stylized figures to illustrate the afterlife rituals and beliefs.