Ester voor Ahasveros 1660

"Ester voor Ahasveros" (1660) is a detailed etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, depicting the biblical story of Esther, a Jewish woman who saves her people from persecution. This scene shows Esther, dressed in lavish clothing, approaching the King Ahasveros, surrounded by his court. The intricate details of the architecture and the richly dressed figures highlight Hollar's mastery of the etching technique. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, the artwork showcases Hollar's skill in translating a biblical narrative into a visually captivating scene.