The Temple of Isis on Philae island 1882

Vasily Polenov's "The Temple of Isis on Philae island" (1882) captures the majestic ruin of an ancient Egyptian temple. Polenov, a prominent Russian realist painter, travelled to Egypt in 1881, documenting the ancient structures and their surroundings with striking detail. The painting's focus on the intricately carved pillars and the soft light filtering through the columns conveys a sense of history and decay, offering a glimpse into the temple's past grandeur. Today, the painting is held in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.