Last Updated: Egypt s Mona Lisa : Ancient Egyptian Art Reveals An Extinct Goose
A University of Queensland researcher Dr Anthony Romilio examined a 4600-year-old Egyptian painting last year and a speckled goose caught his eye.
A University of Queensland researcher Dr Anthony Romilio examined a 4600-year-old Egyptian painting last year and a speckled goose caught his eye. He said that the bird was strange but beautiful. He further added that it was quite unlike modern red-breasted geese as it had distinct, bold colours and patterns on its body, face, breast, wings and legs. According to a press release by the University of Queensland, he said, “The painting, Meidum Geese, has been admired since its discovery in the 1800s and described as ‘Egypt’s Mona Lisa’”.