Deceased censing and libating to the deified Mentuhotep and Ahmose-Nefertari, with the Hathor cow emerging from the mountain; Tomb of Ameneminet 1295 BC

This 13th century BC Egyptian tomb painting from the Tomb of Ameneminet depicts the deceased offering incense and libations to the deified Mentuhotep and Ahmose-Nefertari. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Hathor cow emerging from a mountain, symbolizing the goddess’s protective nature and association with the western underworld. The painting exemplifies the visual style of Egyptian tomb art with its hieratic scale, clear lines, and vivid colors. The painting serves as a visual testament to the beliefs and practices of ancient Egyptian funerary rituals. This facsimile of the original painting is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.