Detail from a Fishing Scene 1427 BC

This Egyptian tomb painting, "Detail from a Fishing Scene", dates to 1427 BC. The painting depicts two men in profile, holding fishing spears and a catch of fish, illustrating the important role of fishing in ancient Egyptian society. The figures are depicted in a simplified, stylized manner characteristic of ancient Egyptian art, with their bodies represented in a flat, two-dimensional plane. The vibrant colors, particularly the blue of the fish and the yellow of the background, contribute to the artwork's visual appeal. The painting is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York.