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Esther and Mordecai

1643 · Private collection

mythological

This painting shows Esther singing before Mordecai. The subject of this painting is taken from the Biblical Book of Esther. According to the Bible, Esther was a Jewish queen of the Persian king Ahasuerus.

Esther and Mordecai

About the Artist

Aelbert Jansz. van der Schoor

1603 – 1672

Dutch painter. Little is known about this artist. He is documented in Utrecht between 1620 and 1672, but also in Dordrecht and perhaps in Enkhuizen. Working as a painter of still-lifes, historical scenes and genre pieces, the artist also executed at least 12 portraits, all dated between 1642 and 1651. His style is undoubtedly indebted to Abraham Bloemaert.

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