Who painted Gifts from the Keftiu, Tomb of Rekhmire?

Gifts from the Keftiu, Tomb of Rekhmire was painted by Nina M. Davies in 1490.

Where can I see Gifts from the Keftiu, Tomb of Rekhmire?

Gifts from the Keftiu, Tomb of Rekhmire is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Artwork

Gifts from the Keftiu, Tomb of Rekhmire

Gifts from the Keftiu, Tomb of Rekhmire is an unspecified painting by Nina M. Davies. It dates from 1490 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Gifts from the Keftiu, Tomb of Rekhmire is a painting documenting an ancient Egyptian tomb scene. Created around 1490 BCE, it was recorded by British Egyptologists Nina and Norman de Garis Davies in the early 20th century.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts tribute bearers, likely from Keftiu (ancient Crete), presenting gifts to an Egyptian official. The gifts include various objects such as bowls, vases, and animals like goats and bulls, arranged in neat rows.

Technique & Style

The painting is executed in shades of yellow and brown, with a light brown background. It shows signs of aging, with chipped paint and white spots, indicating its original location on a tomb wall.

History & Provenance

Originally from the tomb of Rekhmire, the painting is now held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, preserved through the documentation efforts of Nina and Norman de Garis Davies.

Artist & collection

Artist

Nina M. Davies

The Egyptologists Nina M. Davies (6 January 1881 – 21 April 1965) and Norman de Garis Davies (1865–5 November 1941) were a married couple of illustrators and copyists who worked in the early and mid-twentieth century…

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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