Syrians Bringing Horses, Tomb of Rekhmire 1504 BC

This 18th Dynasty Egyptian tomb painting depicts a scene from the tomb of Rekhmire, a high official in the reign of Thutmose III. Nina de Garis Davies meticulously copied the original scene in the 1930s, capturing the detail of the Syrians presenting a horse to the Egyptians. This scene demonstrates the tribute offerings to the Egyptian state and the international trade routes that thrived during the New Kingdom period in ancient Egypt. The painting features a simplified, hieratic style characteristic of Egyptian tomb art, emphasizing the importance of the event rather than precise realism.