The artwork, titled “Stela of a Man” and created by an unknown artist from Ancient Egypt, dates from approximately 2030 to 1981 BC and belongs to the Middle Kingdom art movement. This genre painting and symbolic painting exemplifies the stylistic and thematic conventions of its time.
“Stela of a Man” features a depiction of a male figure, rendered in a profile view, typical of ancient Egyptian art. The figure is adorned in traditional attire, characterized by a skirt-like garment, and is holding a staff in his right hand, signifying authority or status. Symbols and hieroglyphs are present around the figure, contributing to the narrative or the symbolic significance of the scene. The use of color, although subdued due to the passage of time, enhances the details and the overall composition of the stela. The background is predominantly neutral, allowing the figure and symbols to stand out prominently.
