Fowling in the Marshes
The artist
Unknown ancient Egyptian tomb artists who painted for a wealthy official named Nebamun over 3,000 years ago.
What you see
A lively tomb painting showing Nebamun standing on a small boat, hunting birds in a marsh full of water and reeds.
The story
It was made around 1350 BC to decorate his tomb, so he could enjoy this happy scene forever in the afterlife.
The style
Egyptian artists showed the body from the side but the eye from the front, a clear flat style used for thousands of years.
Look closer
Look for his cat catching birds and the fish and butterflies below, all painted with lots of careful detail.
Where to see it
The painted pieces are kept at the British Museum in London, where visitors can see their bright colors.
Fun fact
The colors have stayed bright for over 3,000 years because the tomb kept the paint safe from sunlight and weather.