"Brothers" painting restored for Italy exhibition
The article discussed the completion of restoration work on the "Brothers" panel, one of the most prominent masterpieces of portrait art in Egypt from the Roman era. The restoration prepares the piece for its first-ever display in a temporary exhibition at the Ara Pacis Museum in Rome, as part of the event "The Power of Portraiture... Egypt and Rome: Faces of Fayum," scheduled from November 5, 2026, to May 2, 2027. The circular wooden panel, created using the "encaustic" technique, is a unique work of art. Measuring around 62 centimeters, it depicts two young men side by side, representing an exceptional example of Fayum portraits from the ancient world. The restoration process took three weeks and involved a team of Egyptian and Italian specialists. The focus was on stabilizing and protecting the artwork from damage caused by ancient insects. Additionally, pigment analysis was conducted to confirm the artist's use of a varnish layer to deepen the coloration. This work exemplifies cultural collaboration between Egypt and Italy and aims to highlight the significance of Egyptian heritage within the global cultural context. The piece will be transferred from Egypt to Rome for display to an international audience, fostering dialogue and understanding between peoples through their artistic heritage.
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