Biblical Scenes and Engravings

Historical prints depicting significant biblical moments like the marriage of Mary and Joseph and the presentation of Christ. Detailed engravings showing figures in traditional attire.

Esther kneels before King Ahasuerus. The king points his scepter at her as a sign of affection. Esther requests the king to come with Haman to the banquet she has arranged. In the background on the right is the continuation of the story. In the evening, the king has a reading from the chronicles of the kingdom. It says that Mordecai foiled an attempt on the king's life. The king asks Haman, who is standing by the bed, how someone who saved the king's life should be honored. In the background, Mordecai can be seen being wheeled around in the king's robe and on his horse, while Haman shows him around. Below the depiction a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Est. 5-6. Esther before Ahasuerus History of Esther Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti Theatrum biblicum , print maker: Hans Collaert (I), (attributed to), Jan Snellinck (I), publisher: Gerard de Jode, print maker: Antwerp, publisher: Antwerp, publisher: Amsterdam, 1579 and/or 1585 - 1643, paper, engraving, h 210 m
Esther kneels before King Ahasuerus. The king points his scepter at her as a sign of affection. Esther requests the king to come with Haman to the banquet she has arranged. In the background on the right is the continuation of the story. In the evening, the king has a reading from the chronicles of the kingdom. It says that Mordecai foiled an attempt on the king's life. The king asks Haman, who is standing by the bed, how someone who saved the king's life should be honored. In the background, Mordecai can be seen being wheeled around in the king's robe and on his horse, while Haman shows him around. Below the depiction a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Est. 5-6. Esther before Ahasuerus History of Esther Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti Theatrum biblicum , print maker: Hans Collaert (I), (attributed to), Jan Snellinck (I), publisher: Gerard de Jode, print maker: Antwerp, publisher: Antwerp, publisher: Amsterdam, 1579 and/or 1585 - 1643, paper, engraving, h 210 m