Hanging Showing Euthenia in a Garden

Unknown

1st century · Linen, tempera paint · Egyptian Art

This rare painting of tempera on linen shows the Greek personification of abundance, Euthenia. The goddess, consort of the Nile god, rests on a sphinx and holds a bowl in her hand; above and to the sides are birds in fliight or at rest.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century

Medium

Linen, tempera paint

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Spear Jr. Gift, 1984