Two Daughters of Menna, Tomb of Menna 1400 BC

Charles K. Wilkinson created this artwork titled "Two Daughters of Menna, Tomb of Menna," using mixed media. Dominating the scene are two figures rendered in a profile view that offers a glimpse into ancient Egyptian artistic conventions. We can see that the colors, though faded, suggest a rich palette originally composed of ochre, reds, and blues against a cream background. The texture of the surface reveals the material's age and the processes of its creation and preservation. The semiotic system is employed, as seen in the headdresses, jewelry, and the symbolic object held by one of the figures. These elements are not merely decorative but are embedded with cultural codes. The formal repetition and the standardized depiction reflect a society deeply rooted in order and ritual. Through its structural and symbolic elements, this piece invites us to consider the complexities of representation, belief, and the enduring human quest to give form to the intangible.