Esther before Ahasuerus (Esther 2:16)
1640
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1640
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting shows a king sitting on a throne, wearing a red and gold robe. He's looking at a woman who's standing in front of him, wearing a long dress and a crown. There are other people around them, but they're not as important as the king and the woman. The woman seems to be talking to the king, and he's listening to her. She's holding her hands together, and the king is resting his hand on his leg. The background is dark, but you can see some columns and curtains. The painting is very detailed, and you can see the folds in the king's robe and the woman's dress. It's a very formal scene, and it looks like it's from a long time ago. If you like this kind of art, you might want to check out more paintings by Jan Victors.
