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Esther before Ahasuerus
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Esther before Ahasuerus

Wenceslaus Hollar · 1660 · etching; 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. The king steps down from his throne and offers her a scepter, as a sign that he is disposed to receive her. This print is part of an album.

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Credit lineEster voor Ahasveros. 1660. Wenceslaus Hollar. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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