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Ahasuerus and Haman Guests at Esther's
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Ahasuerus and Haman Guests at Esther's

Philips Galle · 1564 · engraving; paper

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

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King Ahasuerus and his official Haman sit at table with Esther. Esther accuses Haman of the planned murder of the Jewish people. On the left, through a doorway, Haman is seen being hanged as punishment.

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printEsther accuses HamanHaman on the gallows
Credit lineAhasveros en Haman te gast bij Ester. 1564. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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