Esther before the King
Artist
COGHIL; after Coypel
Date19th/20th century
Mediumengraving
ClassificationsVisual Works
Object number1977.24.41
DescriptionA scene from the Book of Esther; though the Biblical chapter noted undrneath the image doe not coincide with this, it is probably an artist's rendition of Esther hearing the decree that all Jews are to be destroyed; interior of chamber richly decorated, curtains, fine printed rug, foliated column; people are finely dressed; incense and burner in right background; archway leads to anothrer archway leading outdoors.On View
Not on viewCollections
1720-1726
Herbert Meyer
1400-1500 A.D.
