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Tile with a depiction of Esther before King Ahasuerus
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Tile with a depiction of Esther before King Ahasuerus

anonymous · c. 1650 - c. 1700 · casting; iron (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Cast-iron stove plate with a depiction of Esther bowing before King Ahasuerus, who rises slightly from his throne and extends his scepter to her. Behind Esther stand several maids and soldiers. Directly next to the throne stands Mordechai. Through an opening to the left rear Haman is visible, hanged on the gallows.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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stove plate
Credit lineKachelplaat met Esther voor koning Ahasveros. c. 1650 - c. 1700. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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