The artwork titled “Stela of the Scribe Amenhotep” is attributed to Ancient Egypt and dates back to approximately 1550 – 1295 BC, belonging to the New Kingdom period. This artifact falls within the genre of genre painting and symbolic painting.
The artwork showcases two distinct scenes carved in relief on a stela, a stone slab used for commemorative purposes. The scenes depict figures engaged in various activities typical of the time, rendered with intricate detail and accompanied by hieroglyphic inscriptions. The stela is divided into two registers: the upper register features two seated figures with one offering a fan or possibly an emblem to the other, while the lower register depicts additional interactions involving figures in various stances, with one seated figure holding a cup or goblet and the other figures standing, seemingly in a conversation or a ceremonial act. The detailed carvings and inscriptions reflect the artistic and cultural conventions of Ancient Egyptian society during the New Kingdom era.
