Tree Goddess in the Tomb of Nakht, Luxor, Egypt
In the beautifully painted Tomb of Nakht at Luxor, a serene scene depicts the Tree Goddess offering sustenance to the deceased. From a tray, she presents beer, an elongated loaf of bread, a cup of grapes, and a bunch of onions—symbols of nourishment and eternal life.
Suspended from her right hand is a grapevine, while her left hand holds three papyrus stems, representing fertility and rebirth. Although not identified by inscription, the goddess—often called the “Lady of the Sycomore”—is traditionally associated with Nut, Hathor, or Isis.
Unlike most tomb scenes where she appears as a nymph emerging from a tree, here she stands gracefully with an emblematic sycomore tree adorning her head, embodying the divine harmony between nature and the afterlife.
