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Esther before Ahasuerus
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Esther before Ahasuerus

Jacopo Cotta · in or before 1689 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Esther, accompanied by her handmaids, kneels before King Ahasuerus (Xerxes). The king steps down from his throne and offers her a scepter, signifying his willingness to receive her. In the foreground lies a dog.

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Credit lineEster voor Ahasveros. in or before 1689. Jacopo Cotta. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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