Boats Moored Along the Water, Winlock's Tomb 5 1567 BC

This fragment of a wall painting, "Boats Moored Along the Water, Winlock's Tomb 5", was created in 1567 BC during the Egyptian Middle Kingdom. The painting features a stylized representation of a body of water with boats, likely moored along the edge. The use of geometric shapes and a limited color palette are characteristic of ancient Egyptian art, with the image hinting at the importance of water and boats within this culture. This fragment, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the artistic expression of a bygone era.