Fragment of a Wall Hanging Showing Euthenia in a Garden in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, July 2016

Hanging Showing Euthenia in a Garden
1st century


Object Details

Period: Roman Period

Date: 1st century

Geography: From Egypt; Said to be from Northern Upper Egypt, Akhmim (Khemmis, Panopolis)

Medium: Linen, tempera paint

Dimensions: h. 40.3 cm (15 7/8 in); w. 45.1 cm (17 3/4 in)

Credit Line: Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Spear Jr. Gift, 1984

Accession Number: 1984.178

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 flight or at rest.


Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/548847