Esther before the King
Artist:
COGHIL; after Coypel
Date: 19th/20th century
Medium: engraving
Classification: Visual Works
Object number: 1977.24.41
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.