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Medium6 worksEncaustic is a material identified in 6 works at The Met, most commonly used for paintings in the Egyptian Art department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 6 |
| Top Department | Egyptian Art |
| Top Classification | Wood |
Notable Works
Mummy with an Inserted Panel Portrait of a Youth
Panel painting of a woman in a blue mantle
WoodPanel with Winged Figures
Portrait of a man with a mole on his nose
Portrait of a thin-faced man
Portrait of a thin-faced, bearded man
Portrait of a young woman in red
Portrait of a young woman with a gilded wreath
Portrait of a Youth with a Surgical Cut in one Eye
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Encaustic are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 6 works related to Encaustic.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026