Esther and Ahasuerus c. 1460 - 1485

This large-scale tapestry, "Esther and Ahasuerus," was created sometime between 1460-1485 by an unknown artist. The piece depicts a scene from the biblical Book of Esther, specifically the moment when Esther reveals her Jewish identity to King Ahasuerus to save her people from persecution. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of the tapestry, along with the inclusion of Latin inscriptions at the bottom of the image, are characteristic of the Gothic style. This tapestry, now located at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a testament to the artistic skill of the period and the enduring power of the biblical narrative.