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Esther Before the House of Haman
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Esther Before the House of Haman

1645 - 1657 · letterpress printing; plakken; houtsnede; paper

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

About this work

When Mordecai discovers that two of the king's guards are plotting an attack, he tells Queen Esther (at the door) what he has heard. In the background on a gallery, Esther warns Ahasuerus of the guards. They were sentenced to death. The print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineEster voor het huis van Haman. 1645 - 1657. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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