Ester beschuldigt Haman tijdens de maaltijd 1645 - 1646

This woodcut, "Ester beschuldigt Haman tijdens de maaltijd" (Esther Accuses Haman During the Meal) was created by Dutch artist Christoffel van (II) Sichem in 1645-1646. This scene depicts the moment when Esther reveals Haman's plot to kill the Jews, showing her confronting the villain in front of the King. The use of detailed linework and intricate patterns evokes the dramatic tension of the biblical story, a testament to the power of the printmaking technique in capturing the richness of religious narratives.