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The Coronation Of Esther, Flemish Tapestry, 17th Century
The Coronation of Esther, a Flemish tapestry from the late 16th or early 17th century. Minor restorations consistent with age, backing.
The coronation of Esther by King Ahasuerus of Persia is an episode from the Book of Esther in the Old Testament. Esther was a young Jewish woman, a cousin of Mordecai. Ahasuerus, who had divorced his wife, fell under the spell of Esther, the most beautiful woman in his kingdom, whom he married and crowned Queen of Persia. Esther later saved the Jewish people from Persia, whom Prime Minister Haman intended to massacre.
The coronation of Esther by King Ahasuerus of Persia is an episode from the Book of Esther in the Old Testament. Esther was a young Jewish woman, a cousin of Mordecai. Ahasuerus, who had divorced his wife, fell under the spell of Esther, the most beautiful woman in his kingdom, whom he married and crowned Queen of Persia. Esther later saved the Jewish people from Persia, whom Prime Minister Haman intended to massacre.
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