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Stove tile with Esther before King Ahasuerus
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Stove tile with 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 tile with a representation of Esther, who bows 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. In a view-through to the left rear, Haman is seen, hanged on the gallows. The representation is closed off on the left, top and right sides with a band decorated with leafy vines. The lower side of the stove tile has been lost.

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

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