Figure Studies
Esther, Ahasuerus, and Haman
Jan Steen
A masterpiece of Dutch narrative painting by Jan Steen, capturing a moment of intense biblical drama with rich textures and atmospheric light.
The Wrath of Ahasuerus
Pieter de Grebber
1628 · Oil Paint, Oak Panel
A dramatic 17th-century Dutch narrative painting depicting the pivotal biblical confrontation between Queen Esther, King Ahasuerus, and the treachery of Haman.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with rich warm-brown color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1628 by Pieter de Grebber, this work captures the high drama of the Dutch Golden Age. It depicts the biblical scene where Queen Esther reveals Haman's plot to King Ahasuerus, rendered with masterful attention to the textures of silk, velvet, and the atmospheric interior of a royal banquet.
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