The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Painter’s Palette Colours were ground on a palette and mixed with water. They came from minerals, like red ochre. Black came from soot.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: Sculpture and Painting