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RM2B02KRR–Esther (Hebrew: אֶסְתֵּרr), born Hadassah, is the eponymous heroine of the Biblical 'Book of Esther'. According to the Bible, she was a Jewish queen of the Persian king Ahasuerus. Ahasuerus is traditionally identified with Xerxes I (r. 486-465 BCE) during the time of the Achaemenid empire. Her story is the basis for the celebration of Purim in Jewish tradition.
RMMR4FCW–Queen Esther faints before the King, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866. In 1866, the French artist and illustrator Gustave Dore (1832–1883), published a series of 241 wood engravings for a new deluxe edition of the 1843 French translation of the Vulgate Bible, popularly known as the Bible de Tours. New edition known as La Grande Bible de Tours, illustrations were immensely successful. Scene from Book of Esther (in the Apocrypha), Esther, the Jewish queen of Persia, pleads before her husband Ahasuerus for the repeal of his decree ordering the massacre of all Jews in his kingdom
RMERH348–Brave Queen Esther - caption reads, 'The enemy is this wicked Haman.' Esther 7:6, 'And Esther said, The adversary and enemy is
RMFENP5C–Esther denouncing Haman. Haman, a favourite at the court of Artaxerxes or Ahasuerus, King of Persia, spitefully attempted to have all Jews within the Empire massacred, saying that they were not friendly to the King's rule. Queen Esther, herself a Jewess, wishing to save her people, denounced him at a banquet, whereupon the King, satisfied of the falsehood of the charge, ordered him to be hanged for his treachery.
RMFJREGF–Queen Esther accuses Haman to Ahasuerus, King of Persia (Esther VII), illustration by Gustave Doré (1832 – 1883)
RM2H24FF0–A late 19th Century illustration of the marriage of Xerxes I (518-465 BC), commonly known as Xerxes the Great, and fourth King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire to Esther. Xerxes was the son and successor of Darius the Great and ruled from 486 BC until his assassination in 465 BC. During a banquet Xerxes' queen, Vashti, disobeys his orders and is removed from her position. Xerxes then makes arrangements to choose a new queen from a selection of beautiful young women, one, a Jewish orphan named Esther, finds favour and is crowned his new queen, but does not reveal her Jewish heritage.
RM2TA83TJ–Illustration of Haman Condemned to be Hanged by King Ahasuerus with Queen Esther at his Side (Esther) Old Testament from The Altar of the Household
RMC4KC1X–Esther from the play Esther a play in three acts written in 1689 by the French dramatist, Jean Racine.
RM2X37RTD–Bible Story 'And Esther Said , The Adversary and Enemy is the Wicked Haman' At her Second Banquet Party Queen Esther Pleaded to King Ahasuerus to Save
RFFTBKM8–Stained glass window depicting Esther, biblical queen of Persia, in the Notre Dame church in Dinant, Belgium
RM2BY3X63–Queen Vashti Refusing to Obey King Ahasuerus Esther 1:11-12 From the book 'Bible Gallery' Illustrated by Gustave Dore with Memoir of Dore and Descriptive Letter-press by Talbot W. Chambers D.D. Published by Cassell & Company Limited in London and simultaneously by Mame in Tours, France in 1866
RM2AYGEJ7–Jose Luzan (1710-1785). Spanish Baroque painter. Esther, 1753-1755. Church of San Miguel de los Navarros. Zaragoza, Spain.
RMMCC717–Tomb of Esther and Mardechai. Mausoleum. According to Stuart Brown, the site is more probably the sepulcher of Shushandukht, the Jewish consort of the Sasanian king Yazdegerd I (399-420 AD). Exterior. Hamadan, Iran.
RM2B02KRH–Esther (Hebrew: אֶסְתֵּרr), born Hadassah, is the eponymous heroine of the Biblical 'Book of Esther'. According to the Bible, she was a Jewish queen of the Persian king Ahasuerus. Ahasuerus is traditionally identified with Xerxes I (r. 486-465 BCE) during the time of the Achaemenid empire. Her story is the basis for the celebration of Purim in Jewish tradition.
RMT1049Y–Two Hasidic Jewish children dressed in peacock costumes for Purim on 21 march 2019 in London celebrating Queen Esther preventing genocide of the Jews
RMERHB4G–Esther leaving King Ahasuerus'/ Xerxes' presence. She was chosen to replace his wife, Vashti, as Queen of Persia (Esther) and
RF2HTJ9G5–Happy purim congrats and colored confetti. Isolated abstract graphic design template. Happy Purim Jewish script, queen mask, colour backdrop, round lo
RM2GH7NG0–ESTHER FEASTS WITH THE KING. Esther vii. 1 and 2. “So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen. And the king said again unto Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition, queen Esther. From the book ' The Old Testament : three hundred and ninety-six compositions illustrating the Old Testament ' Part II by J. James Tissot Published by M. de Brunoff in Paris, London and New York in 1904
RM2T6CH79–Jewish queen Esther or Hadassah pleading with her husband King Ahasuerus of Persia. Depicted in Italian fashions of the early 14th century. Esther implorant Assuerus pour les Juifs. From Italian MS T.L. 42 B, Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal. Italie XIVe Siecle. Chromolithograph by Moulin after an illustration by Claudius Joseph Ciappori from Charles Louandres Les Arts Somptuaires, The Sumptuary Arts, Hangard-Mauge, Paris, 1858.
RM2T90A5D–Esther and Ahasuerus, c. 1460-1485, 134 3/4 x 128 in. (342.27 x 325.12 cm) (irregular), Wool, silk; tapestry weave, Flanders, 15th century, This tapestry depicts several scenes from the Old Testament story of Esther. A beautiful young Jewish woman, Esther, was the queen of King Ahasuerus of Persia. When the king’s chief advisor, Haman, ordered all the Jews in Persia killed, Esther appealed to the king. At the left, Ahasuerus receives Esther and agrees to attend a banquet she has prepared. At the banquet (right), Esther asks Ahasuerus, who had not known she was Jewish, to spare her people.
RF2HTY2FJ–Art inspired by The Story of Esther, Tempera and gold on wood, 17 1/2 x 55 3/8 in. (44.5 x 140.7 cm), Paintings, Marco del Buono Giamberti (Italian, Florence 1402–1489 Florence), and Apollonio di Giovanni di Tomaso (Italian, Florence ca. 1416–1465 Florence), Esther, the Jewish queen of, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RM2ATGGG7–Engraving of Queen Esther before king Ahasuerus. From an edition of Josephus, printed in the 1800s.
RM2M1D79W–Jewish queen Esther or Hadassah pleading with her husband King Ahasuerus of Persia. Depicted in Italian fashions of the early 14th century. Esther implorant Assuerus pour les Juifs. From Italian MS T.L. 42 B, Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal. Italie XIVe Siecle. Chromolithograph by Moulin after an illustration by Claudius Joseph Ciappori from Charles Louandre’s Les Arts Somptuaires, The Sumptuary Arts, Hangard-Mauge, Paris, 1858.
RF2C667EB–Esther kneels before Asverus, Queen Esther is a Jewish orphan, adopted daughter of her cousin Mordechai, in the 5th century after the Old Testament Book of Esther. Chr. Lived in the Persian Diaspora and wife of Persian King Ahasuerus, Xerxes I was / Esther kniet vor Asverus, Königin Ester ist nach dem alttestamentlichen Buch Ester eine jüdische Waise, Adoptivtochter ihres Cousins Mordechai, die im 5. Jahrhundert v. Chr. in der persischen Diaspora lebte und Frau des persischen Königs Ahasveros, Xerxes I., wurde, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19t
RM2E45PRP–Princess Drypetina in tabard and embroidered robe from Giovanni Boccaccio's De claris mulieribus, f.89v, Royal MS 16 G v, queen in crown and armorial robe from Chroniques de France ou de St Denis, Royal MS 20 C vii, Jewish Queen Esther f.232v from Guyard des Moulins's Bible historiale, Royal MS 19 D ii, and miniature of Queen Esther, f.222, Guyart des Moulins' La Bible historiale, Royal MS 17 E vii. Handcoloured engraving by Joseph Strutt from his Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England, Henry Bohn, London, 1842.
RF2JN6MH7–'Queen Ester and Haman' published December 21,1924 in the American Weekly Sunday magazine painted by Edmund Dulac from Bible Scenes and Heroes series.
RMERG9T9–Esther presented to Ahasuerus by J James Tissot. Illustration to Book of Esther, 2.16: 'So Esther was taken unto King Ahasuerus
RMC7Y5E4–Bible Stories - Illustration Of King Ahasuerus Placing The Crown Upon Esther's Head Making Her Queen
RF2M3XFBN–Purim book of Esther hand drawn watercolor illustration. Jewish story, ancient megillat Esther scroll from Torah.
RM2B02KRT–Esther (Hebrew: אֶסְתֵּרr), born Hadassah, is the eponymous heroine of the Biblical 'Book of Esther'. According to the Bible, she was a Jewish queen of the Persian king Ahasuerus. Ahasuerus is traditionally identified with Xerxes I (r. 486-465 BCE) during the time of the Achaemenid empire. Her story is the basis for the celebration of Purim in Jewish tradition.
RMPJFF2D–Jan Victors (1620-1676). Dutch Golden Age painter. Esther and Haman before Ahasuerus, ca.1640. Wallraf-Richartz Museum. Cologne. Germany.
RF2HTJ9P3–Happy purim congrats and colored confetti. Isolated abstract graphic design template. Happy Purim Jewish script, queen mask, colour backdrop, round lo
RMT104A2–Hasidic boy in fancy dress celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim in Stamford Hill, London
RM2T68WYR–Princess Drypetina in tabard and embroidered robe from Giovanni Boccaccio's De claris mulieribus, f.89v, Royal MS 16 G v, queen in crown and armorial robe from Chroniques de France ou de St Denis, Royal MS 20 C vii, Jewish Queen Esther f.232v from Guyard des Moulins's Bible historiale, Royal MS 19 D ii, and miniature of Queen Esther, f.222, Guyart des Moulins' La Bible historiale, Royal MS 17 E vii. Handcoloured engraving by Joseph Strutt from his Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England, Henry Bohn, London, 1842.
![Ester accuses Haman during the meal History of Ester (series title) Historia Asuerij (...) (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti, elega [ n] tissimis imaginibus expressu [m] excelle [n] tissimoru [m] in hac arte viroru [m] opera: now [n] c primu [m] in luce [m] editus (series title), King Ahasuerus and his official Haman is sitting at Ester's table. Esther is accusing Haman of the planned murder of the Jewish people. In the background you can see how Haman kneels next to Queen Ester's bed and begs her for his life. King Ahasuerus walks up the stairs and will Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W57XFE/ester-accuses-haman-during-the-meal-history-of-ester-series-title-historia-asuerij-series-title-thesaurus-sacrarum-historiaru-m-veteris-testame-n-ti-elega-n-tissimis-imaginibus-expressu-m-excelle-n-tissimoru-m-in-hac-arte-viroru-m-opera-now-n-c-primu-m-in-luce-m-editus-series-title-king-ahasuerus-and-his-official-haman-is-sitting-at-esters-table-esther-is-accusing-haman-of-the-planned-murder-of-the-jewish-people-in-the-background-you-can-see-how-haman-kneels-next-to-queen-esters-bed-and-begs-her-for-his-life-king-ahasuerus-walks-up-the-stairs-and-will-W57XFE.jpg "Ester accuses Haman during the meal History of Ester (series title) Historia Asuerij (...) (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti, elega [ n] tissimis imaginibus expressu [m] excelle [n] tissimoru [m] in hac arte viroru [m] opera: now [n] c primu [m] in luce [m] editus (series title), King Ahasuerus and his official Haman is sitting at Ester's table. Esther is accusing Haman of the planned murder of the Jewish people. In the background you can see how Haman kneels next to Queen Ester's bed and begs her for his life. King Ahasuerus walks up the stairs and will Stock Photo")
RMW57XFE–Ester accuses Haman during the meal History of Ester (series title) Historia Asuerij (...) (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti, elega [ n] tissimis imaginibus expressu [m] excelle [n] tissimoru [m] in hac arte viroru [m] opera: now [n] c primu [m] in luce [m] editus (series title), King Ahasuerus and his official Haman is sitting at Ester's table. Esther is accusing Haman of the planned murder of the Jewish people. In the background you can see how Haman kneels next to Queen Ester's bed and begs her for his life. King Ahasuerus walks up the stairs and will
RM2B63HAA–London, Stamford Hill, UK. 9th March 2020. The festival involves the reading of the Book of Esther, describing the defeat of Haman, the Persian king's adviser, who plotted to massacre the Jewish people 2,500 years ago, an event that was prevented by Esther’s courage. Credit: Marcin Nowak/Alamy Live News
RM2WTFEGN–Esther brought to King Ahasuerus from a Painting by Domenichino from the Antique 19th century Illustrated family Bible
RMKCA4BK–The Great Jewish Bride, 1635, Etching; second state of five, sheet: 8 9/16 x 6 7/16 in. (21.8 x 16.4 cm), Prints, Rembrandt
RM2JGE6PM–'Queen Ester and Haman' published December 21,1924 in the American Weekly Sunday magazine painted by Edmund Dulac from Bible Scenes and Heroes series.
RM2CBEC7K–Old Testament story of Esther and the Persian King Ahasuerus, 16th Century tapestry, 1575-1599
RMERG9TB–Esther feasts with the king by J James Tissot. Illustration to Book of Esther, 7.1 & 2: 'So the king and the Haman came to
RMERFYFJ–Queen Vashti refuses to obey king Ahasuerus ' command to attend a banquet to display her beauty, (she is surrounded by
RM2B02KRP–Esther (Hebrew: אֶסְתֵּרr), born Hadassah, is the eponymous heroine of the Biblical 'Book of Esther'. According to the Bible, she was a Jewish queen of the Persian king Ahasuerus. Ahasuerus is traditionally identified with Xerxes I (r. 486-465 BCE) during the time of the Achaemenid empire. Her story is the basis for the celebration of Purim in Jewish tradition.
RMERFY6K–Queen Vashti refuses to obey king Ahasuerus ' command to attend a banquet to display her beauty, (she is surrounded by
RMPJFF2F–Jan Victors (1620-1676). Dutch Golden Age painter. Esther and Haman before Ahasuerus, ca.1640. Detail. Wallraf-Richartz Museum. Cologne. Germany.
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RMERGRDT–Queen Vashti refuses to obey king Ahasuerus ' command to attend a banquet to display her beauty, (she is surrounded by
RMFEBR1X–Jan Swart van Groningen (ca.1500-ca.1560). Dutch painter. Esther before King Ahasuerus, ca.1530-1535. National Gallery. Prague. Czech Republic.
RMT104GW–Hasidic boy in fancy dress celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim in Stamford Hill, London
RMP7JG80–Tomb of Esther and Mardechai. Mausoleum. According to Stuart Brown, the site is more probably the sepulcher of Shushandukht, the Jewish consort of the Sasanian king Yazdegerd I (399-420 AD). Exterior. Hamadan, Iran.
RM2B63HA1–London, Stamford Hill, UK. 9th March 2020. Ultra-Orthodox Jewish celebrate the Jewish Purim holiday in Stamford Hill area of London. The festival involves the reading of the Book of Esther, describing the defeat of Haman, the Persian king's adviser, who plotted to massacre the Jewish people 2,500 years ago, an event that was prevented by Esther’s courage. Credit: Marcin Nowak/Alamy Live News
RM2H9FXYC–Esther (born Hadassah) was a woman in the Hebrew Bible, the queen of Ahasuerus and the heroine of the Biblical Book of Esther. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Mugeres de la Biblia by Joaquin Roca y Cornet 1862
RM2WWYWWA–A girl is seen dressed in a white dress as Queen Esther and a boy next to her is dressed as a 'Cohen', or high priest, according to Jewish Tradition during the Purim celebration. Ultra-Orthodox Jews Celebrate Purim in Bnei Brak, Israel. The holiday commemorates the salvation of the Jews in ancient Persia from a plot to annihilate them. A joyous holiday, it is celebrated by both secular and nonsecular Jews, most notably by dressing up in costumes and drinking, according to the Talmud, “until they cannot distinguish between ‘cursed is Haman’ and ‘blessed is Mordechai.'
RF2HTXHK1–Art inspired by The Great Jewish Bride, 1635, Etching; second state of five, sheet: 8 9/16 x 6 7/16 in. (21.8 x 16.4 cm), Prints, Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn) (Dutch, Leiden 1606–1669 Amsterdam), Rembrandt's first wife, Saskia Uylenburgh, whom he had married the previous year, was no, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RM2WWYXMR–Bnei Brak, Israel. 24th Mar, 2024. A girl is seen dressed in a white dress as Queen Esther and a boy next to her is dressed as a ''Cohen'', or high priest, according to Jewish Tradition during the Purim celebration. Ultra-Orthodox Jews Celebrate Purim in Bnei Brak, Israel. The holiday commemorates the salvation of the Jews in ancient Persia from a plot to annihilate them. A joyous holiday, it is celebrated by both secular and nonsecular Jews, most notably by dressing up in costumes and drinking, according to the Talmud, 'until they cannot distinguish between ''˜cursed is Haman' and ''˜bles
![Queen Vashti Refusing to Obey King Ahasuerus [Esther 1:11-12] From the book 'Bible Gallery' Illustrated by Gustave Dore with Memoir of Dore and Descriptive Letter-press by Talbot W. Chambers D.D. Published by Cassell & Company Limited in London and simultaneously by Mame in Tours, France in 1866 Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2C58ACX/queen-vashti-refusing-to-obey-king-ahasuerus-esther-111-12-from-the-book-bible-gallery-illustrated-by-gustave-dore-with-memoir-of-dore-and-descriptive-letter-press-by-talbot-w-chambers-dd-published-by-cassell-company-limited-in-london-and-simultaneously-by-mame-in-tours-france-in-1866-2C58ACX.jpg "Queen Vashti Refusing to Obey King Ahasuerus [Esther 1:11-12] From the book 'Bible Gallery' Illustrated by Gustave Dore with Memoir of Dore and Descriptive Letter-press by Talbot W. Chambers D.D. Published by Cassell & Company Limited in London and simultaneously by Mame in Tours, France in 1866 Stock Photo")
RM2C58ACX–Queen Vashti Refusing to Obey King Ahasuerus [Esther 1:11-12] From the book 'Bible Gallery' Illustrated by Gustave Dore with Memoir of Dore and Descriptive Letter-press by Talbot W. Chambers D.D. Published by Cassell & Company Limited in London and simultaneously by Mame in Tours, France in 1866
RM2B02KRJ–Esther (Hebrew: אֶסְתֵּרr), born Hadassah, is the eponymous heroine of the Biblical 'Book of Esther'. According to the Bible, she was a Jewish queen of the Persian king Ahasuerus. Ahasuerus is traditionally identified with Xerxes I (r. 486-465 BCE) during the time of the Achaemenid empire. Her story is the basis for the celebration of Purim in Jewish tradition.
RM2AHR89E–Hanging (Depicting the Story of Esther and King Ahasuerus) (Needlework). 1575–1600. France. Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk and wool in tent and cross stitch This needlework hanging recounts two scenes from the Old Testament story of Esther and the Persian king Ahasuerus (also known as Xerxes). At the left, the seated Mordecai pleads with his cousin Esther, the Jewish queen, to intercede with the king to prevent the massacre of the Jews in the empire planned by the chief minister. At right, Esther swoons as Ahasuerus agrees to see her unannounced. In the end, the king heeded Esther’s
RM2B02KRK–Esther (Hebrew: אֶסְתֵּרr), born Hadassah, is the eponymous heroine of the Biblical 'Book of Esther'. According to the Bible, she was a Jewish queen of the Persian king Ahasuerus. Ahasuerus is traditionally identified with Xerxes I (r. 486-465 BCE) during the time of the Achaemenid empire. Her story is the basis for the celebration of Purim in Jewish tradition.
RF2HTJ9NP–Happy purim congrats and colored confetti. Isolated abstract graphic design template. Happy Purim Jewish script, colour backdrop, king and queen carto
RMTXWCRH–An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish girl, dressed as Queen Esther, celebrates the Jewish holiday of Purim in the Mea Shearim neighborhood in Jerusalem, March 9, 2012. The festival of Purim commemorates the rescue of Jews from genocide in ancient Persia as told in the book of Esther. UPI/Debbie Hill
RMCTT7WX–Religious, Jewish family celebrates the holiday of Purim in the Borough Park section of Brooklyn, NY.
RMT104AA–Jewish children celebrating Purim in fancy dress, take to the streets to sing and dance or just parade in their costumes
RMPAC1TT–Queen Esther hears of the Decree against the Jews. Artist: Circle of Pseudo-Aert Ortkens (Flemish, 1510-1540). Dimensions: sheet: 9 1/4in. circular.. Former Attribution: Formerly attributed to School of Lucas van Leyden (Netherlandish, Leiden ca. 1494-1533 Leiden). Date: 16th-mid 16th century ?. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
RM2A4DA7T–The grave of Esther and Mordecai in the city of Hamadan in Iran, taken on 05.06.2017. In the mausoleum, the Achamenid queen Esther and wife of Xerxes I and her cousin and adoptive father Mordechai are said to have been buried. It is an important Jewish pilgrimage site in Iran. | usage worldwide
RM2B63HC9–London, Stamford Hill, UK. 9th March 2020. Ultra-Orthodox Jewish children dressed in fancy dress to celebrate the Jewish Purim holiday in Stamford Hill area of London. The festival involves the reading of the Book of Esther, describing the defeat of Haman, the Persian king's adviser, who plotted to massacre the Jewish people 2,500 years ago, an event that was prevented by Esther’s courage. Credit: Marcin Nowak/Alamy Live News
RM2H9FXPX–Esther (born Hadassah) was a woman in the Hebrew Bible, the queen of Ahasuerus and the heroine of the Biblical Book of Esther. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Mugeres de la Biblia by Joaquin Roca y Cornet 1862
RM2X43PBD–ANDREA DEL CASTAGNO (b. 1423, Castagno, d. 1457, Firenze) Famous Persons: Queen Esther c. 1450 Fresco transferred to wood Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence The picture shows one of the three famous women represented in the cycle. Esther, the beautiful Jewish wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus (Xerxes I), and her cousin Mordecai persuaded the king to retract an order for the general annihilation of Jews throughout the empire. The massacre had been plotted by the king's chief minister, Haman, and the date decided by casting lots (purim). Instead, Haman was hanged on the gallows he built for Mor
RM2AX1G5J–The Story of Esther, .Mmarriage feast of Esther, Jewish queen of the Persian ruler Ahasuerus (Xerxes) in fifteenth-century Florence.
RM2WWYX08–Children walk along the main street dressed in costumes; a boy, dressed as a Rabbi with a long white beard, holds the hand of a young girl dressed as Queen Esther during the Purim celebrations. Ultra-Orthodox Jews Celebrate Purim in Bnei Brak, Israel. The holiday commemorates the salvation of the Jews in ancient Persia from a plot to annihilate them. A joyous holiday, it is celebrated by both secular and nonsecular Jews, most notably by dressing up in costumes and drinking, according to the Talmud, “until they cannot distinguish between ‘cursed is Haman’ and ‘blessed is Mordechai.'
RM2HHFMJ5–The Great Jewish Bride 1635 Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn) Dutch Rembrandt's first wife, Saskia Uylenburgh, whom he had married the previous year, was no doubt the model for this print, though it was not meant as a portrait. The intended subject of the print is evident in its later, finished state: the Jewish queen Esther, who is about to approach King Ahasuerus to expose Haman's intent to murder the Jews. This impression is unfinished; Rembrandt completed the lower half in a later state.. The Great Jewish Bride 371735
RM2CWBFEB–Assuerus, Haman and Esther', 1662 by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow.
RM2HH4XD4–The Story of Esther Marco del Buono Giamberti Italian Esther, the Jewish queen of the Persian ruler Ahasuerus (Xerxes), provided a template of courage and virtue by saving her countrymen from a plot to kill them. On this front of a chest (cassone) her marriage feast is depicted as though taking place in fifteenth-century Florence. The princes of the land arrive with Ahasuerus, who is also shown beneath the portico marrying Esther and then again saluting her at table. The buildings relate closely to contemporary Florentine architecture. The workshop that produced this panel about 1460–70 was th
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