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Coronation of Esther
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Coronation of Esther

Hans Collaert (I) · 1579 · engraving; paper

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

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Esther is crowned queen by King Ahasveros on the left. In the foreground three men watch, the middle man is likely Esther's foster father Mordechai, who asks how Esther is. In the background Esther is seen being led to the king. Below the scene a reference in Latin to the Biblical text in Est. 2:17. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineKroning van Ester. 1579. Hans Collaert (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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