The artwork titled “Menna’s Daughter Offering to Her Parents” was created by an unknown artist from Ancient Egypt, circa 1422-1411 BC. It belongs to the New Kingdom art movement and is a genre painting as part of the series from the Tomb of Menna, dated approximately 1422-1390 BC.
The artwork displays a finely detailed depiction of Menna’s daughter, portrayed in a characteristic Egyptian profile, dressed in flowing white and orange garments, and adorned with jewelry and a vibrant headdress. She stands with both hands raised, possibly in a gesture of offering or prayer. Before her is an elaborate arrangement of items, which appear to be offerings, meticulously detailed with vibrant colors and intricate patterns. The background features a light hue, possibly representing the plaster of the tomb’s wall adorned with vertical red lines, symbolizing descending energy or divine presence. Despite evident wear and aging, the painting exhibits the classic Egyptian style, emphasizing both the cultural and religious significance of the act depicted.
