Tombe De Nakht by Ancient Egypt

Tombe De Nakht 1390 BC

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abstract painting

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painted

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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acrylic on canvas

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underpainting

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paint stroke

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painterly

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painting painterly

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watercolor

This Egyptian tomb painting, created around 1390 BC, depicts a scene from the afterlife. The figures, painted in a distinctive Ancient Egyptian style, are likely to be the deceased Nakht and his family members. The central figure, Nakht, sits in a pose of repose, suggesting his transition to the afterlife. The women in the scene are depicted with elaborate hairstyles and jewelry, signifying their wealth and status. This type of tomb painting, common in Ancient Egypt, served as a way to ensure the deceased's passage to the afterlife and provided a glimpse into the lives of the ancient Egyptians.

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