Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Snellinck, Jan (I), Collaert, Hans (I), Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae, History of Esther, Esther before Ahasuerus, Esther kneels before King Ahasuerus. The king points his scepter at her as a sign of affection. Esther asks the king to come to the banquet she has prepared together with Haman. On the right in the background the continuation of the story. In the evening the king is read from the chronicles of the kingdom. It states that Mordecai has thwarted an attempt on the king's life. The king asks Haman, who is standing by the bed, how someone who has saved the king's life should be honored. In the background Mordecai can be seen in the king's robe and on the horse is being driven around, while Haman is leading him around. Below the representation is a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Est. 5-6. This print is part of an album., print, album sheet, prints, height 211 mm, width 289 mm, Southern Netherlands (before 1775), 1540 - 1581, print maker, printmaker, 1579 - 1579, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Southern Netherlands, 1544 - 1638-10-01, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher
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