Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other
Facsimile Painting of Geese, Tomb of Nefermaat and Itet
Description
Tempera on canvas
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 detailed depiction of geese in a naturalistic setting.
The image features a series of geese rendered in a naturalistic style, depicting two types of birds facing opposite directions. The composition captures their distinct coloring and markings, set against a simple backdrop that emphasizes their natural habitat. The artwork is well-preserved, showcasing the skillful use of color and line to convey realism.
decorative
Old Kingdom
excellent
Materials
limestonepaint
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116235412 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 31.6.8 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 544531 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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