Esther voor Ahasverus by Monogrammist DDC

Esther voor Ahasverus 1526

monogrammistddc

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Esther voor Ahasverus" is a 1526 engraving by the Monogrammist DDC, depicting a scene from the biblical Book of Esther. It shows Esther, kneeling before King Ahasuerus, as she pleads for the safety of her people. The engraving is a circular composition, surrounded by an architectural framework, and features meticulous detail in the figures' costumes and the surrounding environment. This artwork showcases the artist's skill in capturing the drama and emotion of a biblical narrative through the medium of printmaking.