Tafereelen uit het leven der koninginne Esther 1850

This 1850 wood engraving by Jan Schuitemaker titled "Tafereelen uit het leven der koninginne Esther" depicts scenes from the life of Queen Esther. The work includes six framed images that tell the story of Esther and her role in saving the Jewish people from annihilation. The illustrations use a simple, expressive style with strong lines to depict the drama of the biblical tale. The work is likely intended for a young audience and it was likely published in a children's magazine.