Lady Tjepu
Description
Object Label: One of the most remarkable paintings to survive from ancient Egypt, this depiction of the noblewoman Tjepu came from a tomb built for her son Nebamun and a man named Ipuky. Egyptian artists usually did not depict individuals as they truly looked, but rather as eternally youthful, lavishly dressed, and in an attitude of repose. Tjepu was about forty years old when this painting was executed, but she is shown in what was the height of youthful fashion during the reign of Amunhotep III: a perfumed cone on her heavy wig, a delicate side tress, and a semitransparent, fringed linen dress. Caption: Lady Tjepu, ca. 1390–1353 B.C.E.. Limestone, gesso, pigment, 14 13/16 x 9 7/16 in. (37.6 x 24 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 65.197. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum) Tags Brooklyn Icons
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A depiction of an elegantly dressed woman with intricate jewelry, appearing in profile.
The artifact shows a woman in profile, adorned with a detailed dress and elaborate jewelry, including necklaces and armbands. Her hairstyle is meticulously rendered, suggesting the fashion of a certain period. The painting includes the use of vibrant colors and fine lines, indicating skilled craftsmanship.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 65.197 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3743 tier-2
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