The artwork “Nacht Beim Fischen,” attributed to Ancient Egypt and dated c. 1390 BC, belongs to the New Kingdom period and falls within the genre of genre painting. It is part of a series depicting scenes from the Tomb of Nakht, created around 1400-1300 BC.
In the artwork, the viewer observes a vividly detailed scene featuring a man, central and in a commanding stance, spear in hand, indicative of his action of fishing. Surrounding him are figures of women and children, captured in various poses, likely his family. They stand in a lush, green marshland with dense foliage, reed-like plants, and an abundance of birds in flight and fish. The figures are adorned in traditional Egyptian attire, and the scene is framed by hieroglyphics and motifs characteristic of Ancient Egyptian art. The naturalistic representation of plants and animals, combined with the depiction of social interaction, offers a glimpse into the daily life and cultural practices of the time.