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Esther accuses Haman during the banquet
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
King Ahasuerus and his official Haman sit at table with Esther. Esther accuses Haman of the planned murder of the Jewish people. In the background it can be seen how Haman then kneels at the bed of Queen Esther and begs her for his life. King Ahasuerus walks up the stairs and will accuse Haman of assault. On the left through a door it can be seen how Haman is hanged. Below the scene a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Est. 7:4. This print is part of an album.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineEster beschuldigt Haman tijdens de maaltijd. 1579. Hans Collaert (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.