Tomb Paintings

The Egyptians made the most beautiful and elaborate tombs for their pharaohs called Tomb paintings - one of the most famous ancient Egyptian paintings. In fact, Ancient Egypt boasts the most remarkable memorial tombs, most of which still stand today: the pyramids. There are several famous pyramid tombs, notably three massive tombs from the Fourth Dynasty. But most spectacular are the paintings carved within them, often depicting the deceased's journey to the afterlife. Tomb paintings often show the deceased with family members, mainly the person's wife, mother, and daughter. Scenes of activities and ceremonies are also included.

Tomb paintings in Irinefer's tomb depict the dead standing on the barge of the phoenix, the symbol of the sun god Heliopolis. Most of the tombs have some paintings that reflect the lives of the deceased, and the royal tombs are even more vividly carved with paintings and petroglyphs that reflect their journeys. before dying and then to the afterlife. Feminine beauty is a significant feature we see in these tomb paintings. Even female mourners are depicted with attractive beauty as part of Egyptian artwork. These paintings were made on the walls of the tombs of the rich to create a beautiful afterlife for the deceased. The side of the person is painted in a variety of colors including red, green, black, and yellow.