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Esther before Ahasuerus
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Esther before Ahasuerus

Cornelis Jacobsz. Drebbel · c. 1597 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Esther kneels before King Ahasuerus. An older woman supports her. The king lets his scepter fall on her head as a sign of affection. Pendant of a print with the Judgment of Solomon.

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Credit lineEster voor Ahasveros. c. 1597. Cornelis Jacobsz. Drebbel. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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