Ipuy and Wife Receive Offerings from Their Children (substantially restored)

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ipuy and Wife Receive Offerings from Their Children (substantially restored) is an unspecified by Norman de Garis Davies, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Norman de Garis Davies
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of an ancient Egyptian family. A man and woman sit on chairs, with the man holding a staff and the woman gesturing with her hand. They are surrounded by their children, who are offering them objects. The man wears a white robe and a headdress, while the woman wears a white dress and a headpiece. The children are dressed in various outfits, with some wearing headdresses and others holding objects such as fans and baskets. The background of the painting is yellow, with hieroglyphics and other symbols visible. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of warmth and family, with the parents being honored by their children. You might want to look up more works by artist Norman de Garis Davies next.