Esther before Ahasuerus
| Title | Esther before Ahasuerus |
|---|---|
| Artist | Dirk Vellert (Netherlandish, 1480/85–1547) |
| Date | c. 1530 16th century |
| Medium | pot metal, white glass, and silver stain |
| Classification | Glass |
| Origin | Netherlands, South Lowlands, 16th century Netherlands |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Esther before Ahasuerus, c. 1530. Dirk Vellert (Netherlandish, 1480/85–1547). Pot metal, white glass, and silver stain; overall: 69.3 x 47 cm (27 5/16 x 18 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1968.188.2 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Esther before Ahasuerus” is a work by Dirk Vellert (Netherlandish, 1480/85–1547), dated c. 1530. It is executed in pot metal, white glass, and silver stain and classified as glass. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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