The Story of Esther 1422 - 1489

"The Story of Esther" is a tempera on poplar panel painting by Marco del Buono Giamberti, completed between 1422 and 1489. The artwork depicts a scene from the biblical story of Esther, a Jewish queen who saved her people from persecution by the Persian King Ahasuerus. Giamberti's work is noted for its detailed rendering of the figures, their costumes, and the architecture, showcasing the typical characteristics of Early Renaissance painting. The panel is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York.