Treading out the Grain in Egypt 

"Treading out the Grain in Egypt" is a painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme, a French Academic artist known for his detailed and historically accurate depictions of the ancient world. This artwork showcases a scene from ancient Egyptian agriculture, depicting a man guiding two oxen as they tread out the grain from wheat stalks, a traditional method for separating grain from chaff. Gérôme's meticulous attention to detail and use of realistic lighting create a vivid and almost photographic depiction of everyday life in ancient Egypt.