Mummy Portrait of a Girl 150

The "Mummy Portrait of a Girl" is a Fayum portrait, a type of ancient Roman portrait painting from the 1st to 3rd centuries AD, typically painted on wood panels. This portrait, dating back to 150 AD, depicts a young girl wearing a wreath of leaves. The style of the portrait, with its naturalistic features and detailed depiction of the girl's clothing and hair, reflects the influence of Roman art. These portraits were often placed over the face of mummies during the embalming process, serving as a representation of the deceased in the afterlife.