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Title

Esther Before Ahasuerus

Artist

Robert Strange

Physical Description

The Persian king Ahasuerus sits at right on a throne, wearing a turban with a crown, a cape with ermine around the neck and shoulders, and a gold chain around his neck. He holds a slender scepter towards a woman in elaborate dress and crown, who has fainted at left. This woman, Queen Esther, is supported by two handmaidens who each looks towards the king.

Artist Life Dates

1721-1792

Century

18th century

Object Creation Date

1767

Accession Number

1969/2.18

Medium and Support

engraving on paper

relevance

rank 13.18925

Primary Keywords

ahasuerus

esther

interiors

king

Title

Esther before Ahasuerus

Artist

Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri)

Physical Description

A seated king, at the left, holds the hand of a swooning woman who is supported by another woman. The supporting woman looks back at the king.

Artist Life Dates

1591-1666

Century

17th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1639

Accession Number

1978/2.41

Medium and Support

pen, brown ink and brown wash on cream colored laid paper

relevance

rank 12.24674

Primary Keywords

ahasuerus

allegory

bible

esther

king

kings (people)

royalty

seated

standing

turban