The Banquet of Ahasuerus, 1680s. Creator: Aert de Gelder.
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The Banquet of Ahasuerus, 1680s. Somewhat dishevelled, his eyes bleary from drink, King Ahasuerus leans heavily on his left forearm, spilling wine onto his lap from the goblet he holds. This painting shows a scene from the biblical Book of Esther, when, after seven days of feasting and drinking, King Ahasuerus drunkenly asks one of his eunuchs to summon the beautiful Queen Vashti. She refuses to appear, angering Ahasuerus and prompting him to dismiss her and choose Esther as his wife.
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- 79.PA.71
- 103REH
- 1200000008
- 3-035-412
- 3035412
- 79.PA.71
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