Sarcofago Dipinto by Fayum portrait

Sarcofago Dipinto 

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tempera, painting

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portrait

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narrative-art

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tempera

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painting

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egyptian-art

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figuration

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ancient

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history-painting

This painted sarcophagus, a type of burial container, showcases a Fayum portrait style, characteristic of Roman Egypt from the 1st to 3rd centuries. The artwork, likely depicting a deceased individual, features a reclining figure adorned in elaborate clothing and holding a bowl. The vivid colors and realistic depiction of the face, particularly the eyes, are hallmarks of Fayum portraiture, which aimed to preserve the likeness of the deceased for the afterlife. This piece, now housed at the J. Paul Getty Museum, provides valuable insight into the funerary practices and artistic conventions of ancient Egypt during the Roman period.

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