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Ahasuerus Has the Chronicles Read to Him
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Ahasuerus Has the Chronicles Read to Him

Philips Galle · 1564 · engraving; paper

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

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Ahasuerus lies in bed and, unable to sleep, has the chronicles read to him. Through the curtain, Haman is seen preparing the gallows for Mordecai outside.

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Credit lineAhasveros laat zich de kronieken voorlezen. 1564. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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