Ester voor Ahasveros, RP-P-BI-734, Lucas van Leyden, ca. 1591 - ca. 1659

Identification title(s): esther before ahasuerus. Object type: print object number: rp-p-bi-734. Catalog reference: hollstein dutch 13. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso lower left, stamped: lugt 240. Description: esther is kneeling before king ahasuerus. Ahasuerus bows to her and chooses her as his future wife. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: robert de baudousafter print by: lucas van leyden (mentioned on object), publisher: christoffel van sichem (i) (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: northern netherlands. Dating: ca. 1591 - ca. 1659. Physical features: engraving. Material: paper technique: engraving (printing process). Dimensions: plate edge: h 273 mm × w 206 mm. Topic: what: ahasuerus touches esther with the scepter (esther 15:12). Acquisition: transfer of management 1816. Date: ca. 1591 - ca. 1659.