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Esther in the presence of Ahasuerus, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
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Esther in the presence of Ahasuerus, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Esther in the presence of Ahasuerus, 1866. Esther (Haddash or Hadassah) coming into the presence of King Ahasuerus fainting in fear as she expects to die if it is discovered that she is a Jew. The Persian King Ahasuerus, looking for a new Queen asks all the beautiful virgins in his kingdom to be brought to him. He selects Esther who has kept secret that she is a Jew as her people are reviled by the Persians. Ahasuerus makes her his Queen and by revealing the plot of Haman, the kings chief adviser, she gains favour for her people. Ahasuerus is thought to be Xerxes I who ruled Persia from: -485 to: -465. An episode in the Old Testament book of Esther. From The Bible by Gustave Dore. (London, 1866)
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Esther in the presence of Ahasuerus, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore In this black and white wood engraving by Gustave Dore, we witness a pivotal moment from the Old Testament book of Esther. The scene depicts Esther (Haddash or Hadassah), a courageous young woman who has concealed her Jewish identity, entering the presence of King Ahasuerus with trepidation etched across her face. As she stands before the Persian monarch, fear overwhelms Esther as she expects death if her true heritage is discovered. Ahasuerus, portrayed here as Xerxes I, ruled Persia during the fifth century BCE. Seeking a new queen among his kingdom's beautiful virgins, he unknowingly selects Esther to ascend to this coveted position. Through her bravery and cunning strategy, Queen Esther unveils a plot devised by Haman, one of the king's trusted advisers. This revelation earns favor for her people and saves them from persecution at Haman's hands. Dore masterfully captures this intense moment within an opulent palace interior where secrecy reigns supreme. The artist skillfully portrays not only Esther's unconscious state but also conveys the underlying tension that permeates throughout this historical narrative. This nineteenth-century print serves as a powerful reminder of courage in adversity and highlights how individuals can influence their destinies even when faced with overwhelming odds.
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