Roundel with the Hanging of Haman 1530 - 1540

This roundel, depicting the hanging of Haman, was created between 1530 and 1540 by Jan Swart van Groningen, a prominent stained-glass artist from the Netherlands. The scene, drawn from the biblical Book of Esther, portrays the execution of Haman, a villainous advisor to the Persian king, who plotted to exterminate the Jewish people. The artwork showcases a vivid representation of the hanging, with Haman suspended from a gibbet, while King Ahasuerus, adorned in a yellow robe, watches the scene unfold. The roundel, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of 16th-century Northern European stained glass, notable for its detailed imagery and use of vibrant colors.