Painted Limestone Funerary Stele with a Woman in Childbirth 300 BC

This painted limestone stele from 300 BC is a fascinating example of ancient Greek funerary art. The stele, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a woman in childbirth attended by two figures. The scene evokes the fragility of life and the importance of family in ancient Greek culture. The faded pigments and weathered surface of the stele add to its historical significance and highlight the enduring power of art to communicate across centuries.