Nakhtamun's Funeral Procession, Tomb of Nakhtamun 1279 BC

"Nakhtamun's Funeral Procession" is a facsimile of a wall painting from the tomb of the ancient Egyptian official Nakhtamun, dating back to 1279 BC. The artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts a procession carrying Nakhtamun's sarcophagus on a boat-shaped sled, accompanied by musicians and mourners. Created by Nina de Garis Davies, a renowned Egyptologist, the painting provides valuable insight into ancient Egyptian funerary practices and beliefs. It showcases the elaborate rituals surrounding death and the importance placed on ensuring the deceased's passage to the afterlife. The vibrant colors and detailed figures capture the grandeur and solemnity of the occasion, making this a significant piece of Egyptian art.