Tomb of Sennefer
Title
Tomb of Sennefer
Date
1250 BCE
Identifier
1750
Alternative Title or Name
Tomb of the Vines
Work Type
visual works
Work Location
Egypt (nation)
Thebes (deserted settlement)
Style/Period
Eighteenth Dynasty (Egyptian)
Subject
frescoes (paintings)
Description
View of frescoes from the Tomb of Sennefer the Mayor of Thebes during the reign of Amenophis II. The tomb is on the west bank of Luxor, Egypt. "The burial-place of Sennefer is known as the Tomb of the Vines. This is because of its most distinctive feature - the ceiling of the main chamber is left irregular, painted over with bunches of grapes. The effect makes viewers feel they are looking up under the canopy of a cool vineyard. It is no surprise that Sennefer's proudest title is that of Overseer of the Gardens of Amun," from BBC history website.
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
A1EGTHE2-51250BE2A1
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