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THE IMAGE ARCHIVEJean-François de Troy

Esther vanishing. In seeking to save the Jews from extermination, Esther violated the ban of entering into the Royal Palace. She faints. The king puts his scepter on the breast of his wife as sign of absolution.

1737

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Artist
Jean-François de Troy
Date
1737
Collection
Louvre (via Wikimedia Commons)
Credit
Self-photographed
Source credit: Louvre (via Wikimedia Commons)