Esther Before Ahasuerus
Artist
FLANDERS
Date16th - 17th century
MediumTextile
Dimensions120 × 73 in. (304.8 × 185.4 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings
Credit LineGift of Henry Schnakenberg
Object number1954.23
DescriptionTapestry - ESTHER BEFORE KING AHASUERUS AND HIS COURT. A woman is kneeling at the feet of a seated man, apparently a king, wearing courtly robes and holding a golden sword in his left hand. A man is kneeling to the left of the king. A group of men and women are standing behind the principal figures. The border of alternating rondels and lozenges with bird and flower motifs was woven separately.On View
Not on viewCollections
Kerala, Hindu
