Esther before Ahasuerus
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Esther before Ahasuerus

TitleEsther before Ahasuerus
ArtistDirk Vellert (Netherlandish, 1480/85–1547)
Datec. 1530 16th century
Mediumpot metal, white glass, and silver stain
ClassificationGlass
OriginNetherlands, South Lowlands, 16th century Netherlands
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineEsther 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
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“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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