The Forward24 天
Why Queen Esther was the star in the age of Rembrandt’s Amsterdam
If you were to visit a home in Amsterdam in the 17th Century, you might find, in the kitchen, the library, or even inside the fireplace, a scene of the biblical Queen Esther approaching her ...
The New York Times17 天
Want to be Alone With a Rembrandt and a Queen? Here’s Your Chance.
A new exhibition at the Jewish Museum explores the cult of Queen Esther, whose story won the hearts of Dutch Masters and some artists today. By Deborah Solomon As far as biblical heroines go ...
The Jerusalem Post Blogs25 天
Christian conservatives have appropriated Queen Esther as a symbol. Let’s take her back.
An antique illustration of Esther's banquet from the Purim story from a book published in London in 1876. (photo credit: GETTY IMAGES) Queen Esther is back in the news — and it’s not good news ...
The Jerusalem Post Blogs17 天
Italian museum debuts exhibit on Queen Esther ahead of Purim festivities
The exhibition, titled 'Beautiful Esther. Purim, A Timeless Story' looks at the persona of the Biblical figure of Queen Esther through the medium of Renaissance art, precious parchments ...